New Events Announced! March 2010

Watch the ABC30 PSA

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 himself!Plus, an appearance by Tim Hamilton, author of the graphic novel adaptation.
• 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.