New Events Announced! March 2010

Fresno County Public Library is happy to announce Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury as this year's Big Read book. The festivities kick off in March 2010. Here are a few of the exciting programs we'll be offering:

    • Science fiction expo featuring a video conference with Ray Bradbury and an appearance by Tim Hamilton, author of the graphic novel adaptation. Special Rate available for expo attendees at the Picadilly Inn
    • Programs for high school and middle schools, plus books for school classrooms and libraries
    • Theatrical production of Fahrenheit 451 directed by S. Eric Day
    • Programs for children, including visits by firefighters and stories about fire prevention

    Click here for the complete list of exciting events!

    Get a head start by reading or listening to Fahrenheit 451 . Reserve your copy today!

    Congratulations!!

    These schools were each awarded a mini-grant to receive free copies of Fahrenheit 451 and have Big Read programs brought to their students:

    Baird Middle School
    Caruthers High School
    Central East High School
    Clovis West High School
    Duncan Polytechnic High School
    Foothill Middle School
    Fowler High School
    Fresno High School
    Kerman High School
    McLane High School
    Reedley High School
    Riverdale High School
    Roosevelt High School
    Selma High School
    Sunnyside High School
    Sutter Middle School
    Tioga Middle School

    If you have any questions, please call the library's Adult Services Division at 559.488.3856.



    The Big Read is an initiative of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with the Institute of Museum and Library Service and Arts Midwest. Find lesson plans, reading guides and more at the national Big Read website.
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