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the Big Read

Spreading the joy of reading and initiating thoughtful dialogues.

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Events    January 30 - March 1, 2010
              All Events Free and Open to the Public

Big Read Kick-Off Events
January 30 | 2 - 4 p.m.
Charles County Public Library
La Plata Branch, 2 Garrett Avenue
La Plata, MD
Excerpts from the book will be read aloud.
The event will also feature the La Plata Fire Department
and a limited number of books will be given away.
Light refreshments.
Contact: Emily Ferren at 301-934-9001

January 30 | 2 - 3 p.m.
St. Mary's County Library
Leonardtown Branch, 23250 Hollywood Road
Leonardtown, MD
Excerpts from the book will be read aloud.
A limited number of books will be given away.
Light refreshments served.

February 1| 6 p.m.
Calvert Library
Prince Frederick Branch, 850 Costley Way
Prince Frederick, MD
First book discussion of the series.  We will compare
and contrast the books Fahrenheit 451 and Brave New World.
A limited number of copies of the Fahrenheit 451 will be given
away.  Light refreshments. 
Contact: 410-535-0291

Senior Book Discussions
February 4 | 1 - 2 p.m.
Richard Clark Senior Center
1210 Charles Street, La Plata, MD
Contact: Phyllis Frere at 301-934-9001

February 24 | 11 a.m - 12 p.m.
Indian Head Senior Center
100 Cornwallis Square, Indian Head, MD
Contact: Lena Cox at 301-375-7375

Book Preservation Workshop
February 20 | 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
College of Southern Maryland
Dr. Elaine Ryan Library (LR Building)
La Plata Campus
8730 Mitchell Road, La Plata, MD
Join archivist Amanda Pike for an interactive workshop on preserving
and maintaining your personal book collections.  Learn a brief history
about books, basic preservation care, and simple book repairs.  The
workshop will review causes of book damage, how to prevent damage
to your books, and hands-on solutions for treating damage bound
materials. 
Contact: 301-934-7626

Book Discussions
February 1 | 7 p.m.
Calvert Library
Prince Frederick Branch, 850 Costley Way
Prince Frederick, MD
Contact: 410-535-0291

February 6 | 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.
Charles County Public Library
Waldorf Branch
50 Village Street, Waldorf, MD
Contact: Mike Russ at 301-645-2864

February 8 | 7 p.m.
Calvert Library
Twin Beaches Branch, Town Center Apartments
8933 Chesapeake Avenue
North Beach, MD
Contact: 410-257-2411

February 11 | 7 - 8 p.m.
Charles County Public Library
La Plata Branch, 2 Garrett Avenue
La Plata, MD
Contact: Phyllis Frere at 301-934-9001

February 17 | 2 p.m.
Calvert Library
Fairview Branch
Rt. 4 & Chaneyville Road, Owings, MD
Contact: 410-257-2101

February 18 | 2 p.m.
Calvert Library
Southern Branch, 20 Appeal Way
Lusby, MD
Contact: 410-326-5289

February 18 | 7p.m.
St. Mary's County Library
Leonardtown Branch, 23250 Hollywood Road
Leonardtown, MD
Contact: Raisa White at 301-475-2846

February 22 | 6 p.m.
St. Mary's County Library
Lexington Park Branch
21677 FDR Blvd., Lexington Park, MD
Contact: Sara Stephenson at 301-863-8188

March 1 | 7 p.m.
St. Mary's County Library
Charlotte Hall Branch, 37600 New Market Road
Charlotte Hall, MD
Contact: Gail McFadden at 301-884-2211

Movie Discussion
February 8 | 7 p.m.
St. Mary's County Library
Charlotte Hall Branch, 37600 New Market Road
Charlotte Hall, MD
Participants are asked to view the film prior to the discussion.
Contact: Gail McFadden at 301-884-2211 ext. 2008

Movie "Fahrenheit 451"
February 13 | 10 a.m. -1 p.m.
Charles County Public Library
Potomac Branch,3225 Ruth B. Swann Dr.
Indian Head, MD
Contact: Lena Cox at 301-375-7375

February 16 | 7:15 p.m.
Asbury Solomons
11100 Asbury Circle, Solomons, MD
Jim Bershon, a movie buff who conducts various film
workshops at St. Mary's College, will give a 15-minute 
movie lecture prior to the movie being shown at 7:30 p.m.
Group discussion will follow the movie.  Seating is limited
Contact: Nancy Lehman at 410-394-3093      

February 22 | 2:30 & 6:30 p.m.
Calvert Library
Prince Frederick Branch, 850 Costley Way
Prince Frederick, MD
Short discussion to follow each movie showing.
Contact: 410-535-0291

Writer's Workshop
February 27 | 1 - 4 p.m.
Charles County Public Library
La Plata Branch, 2 Garrett Avenue
La Plata, MD
This workshop conducted by  Yvonne J. Medley, a
freelance journalist for the Washington Post, is designed
to get your creative juices flowing!  A great opportunity
to network and express life journeys through the art of
writing, critiques and rich conversation. 
Recommended for ages 16 and older

"The Man Behind the Masterpiece"
February 17 | 7 p.m.
College of Southern Maryland
La Plata Campus (BI Building)
Center for Business and Industry, Room 113
8730 Mitchell Road, La Plata, MD
Presentation by best-selling author Sam Weller, the author
of The Bradbury Chronicles: The Life of Ray Bradbury. The
companion book The Ray Bradbury Interviews will be published
by Melville House Press in the Fall of 2010.  Weller is a
professor in the Fiction Writing Department at Columbia College
in Chicago.  Contact: 301-934-7626

Online Book Discussion
January 30 - March 1
www.calvertlibrary.ning.org

The Big Read is an initiative of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with the Institute of Museum and Library Services and Arts Midwest.