tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10998651744961135122010-03-11T08:26:02.621-08:00Fresno Big ReadFresno County Public Library Big ReadConniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14707620870648160822fresnoya2@gmail.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1099865174496113512.post-76599205482484687012009-09-22T12:30:00.000-07:002010-03-11T08:26:02.634-08:00<a title="Click here for the complete brochure!" href="http://bigreadbrochure.blogspot.com//"><span style="font-size:180%;">New Events Announced! March 2010</span></a><br /><br /><a href="http://abclocal.go.com/kfsn/feature?section=resources/lifestyle_community/community&id=7307182">Watch the ABC30 PSA</a><br /><br />Fresno County Public Library is happy to announce <i><a href="http://hip1.sjvls.org/ipac20/ipac.jsp?session=1253OY7T17468.446342&menu=search&aspect=subtab249&npp=20&ipp=20&spp=100&profile=fhq&ri=&term=&index=.GW&x=0&y=0&aspect=subtab249&term=fahrenheit+451&index=.TW&term=bradbury&index=.AW&term=&index=.NW&term=&index=.SW&term=&index=.SE&term=&index=.EW&term=&index=.AWD&term=&index=.VG&sort=">Fahrenheit 451</a></i> 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:<br /><br /><ul><ul></ul><li><a href="http://bigreadexpo.blogspot.com/">Science fiction expo</a> featuring a video conference with Ray Bradbury himself!Plus, an appearance by Tim Hamilton, author of the <a href="http://hip1.sjvls.org/ipac20/ipac.jsp?session=1253OY7T17468.446342&menu=search&aspect=subtab249&npp=20&ipp=20&spp=100&profile=fhq&ri=&term=&index=.GW&x=0&y=0&aspect=subtab249&term=fahrenheit+451&index=.TW&term=hamilton&index=.AW&term=&index=.NW&term=&index=.SW&term=&index=.SE&term=&index=.EW&term=&index=.AWD&term=&index=.VG&sort=">graphic novel adaptation.</a> </li><li>Programs for high school and middle schools, plus books for school classrooms and libraries </li><li><a href="http://bigreadplay.blogspot.com/">Theatrical production of <i>Fahrenheit 451</i> </a>directed by S. Eric Day</li><li><a href="http://bigreadkidsevents.blogspot.com/">Programs for children</a>, including visits by firefighters and stories about fire prevention</li></ul><p><a href="http://fresnobigreadevents.blogspot.com/"><strong>Click here for the complete list of exciting events!</strong></a></p><p></p>Get a head start by reading or listening to <a href="http://hip1.sjvls.org/ipac20/ipac.jsp?session=1253OY7T17468.446342&menu=search&aspect=subtab249&npp=20&ipp=20&spp=100&profile=fhq&ri=&term=&index=.GW&x=0&y=0&aspect=subtab249&term=fahrenheit+451&index=.TW&term=bradbury&index=.AW&term=&index=.NW&term=&index=.SW&term=&index=.SE&term=&index=.EW&term=&index=.AWD&term=&index=.VG&sort="><i>Fahrenheit 451</i></a> . Reserve your copy today!<br /><br /><br /><object width="560" height="340"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/voB347wYFFs&hl=en_US&fs=1&"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/voB347wYFFs&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="504" height="306"></embed></object><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1099865174496113512-7659920548248468701?l=www.fresnobigread.org' alt='' /></div>Conniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14707620870648160822fresnoya2@gmail.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1099865174496113512.post-58413444653198543022009-09-21T13:14:00.000-07:002010-01-11T10:13:47.138-08:00Congratulations!!<span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" >These schools were each awarded a mini-grant to receive free copies of <i>Fahrenheit 451</i> and have Big Read programs brought to their students:</span><br /><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" ></span><br /><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" >Baird Middle School</span><br /><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" >Caruthers High School</span><br /><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" >Central East High School</span><br /><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" >Clovis West High School</span><br /><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" >Duncan Polytechnic High School</span><br /><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" >Foothill Middle School</span><br /><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" >Fowler High School</span><br /><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" >Fresno High School</span><br /><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" >Kerman High School</span><br /><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" >McLane High School</span><br /><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" >Reedley High School</span><br /><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" >Riverdale High School</span><br /><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" >Roosevelt High School</span><br /><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" >Selma High School</span><br /><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" >Sunnyside High School</span><br /><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" >Sutter Middle School</span><br /><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" >Tioga Middle School </span><br /><br /><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" >If you have any questions, please call the library's Adult Services Division at </span>559.488.3856.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1099865174496113512-5841344465319854302?l=www.fresnobigread.org' alt='' /></div>Conniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14707620870648160822fresnoya2@gmail.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1099865174496113512.post-76916318810985949512009-09-20T11:13:00.000-07:002009-12-07T14:34:52.737-08:00<div align="center"><a href="http://www.kjwl.com/"><img height="46" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Rm9dG6KLH-E/SsJLIgwUwuI/AAAAAAAAAO8/mMv6gDWW1OE/s320/kjewel.gif" width="72" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://www.kvpr.org/"><img height="37" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Rm9dG6KLH-E/SsJJzDKrkuI/AAAAAAAAAOk/8fBt6vgk9tY/s320/vpr.gif" width="74" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://www.fresnolibrary.org/"><img height="75" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Rm9dG6KLH-E/SsD-bN6rHjI/AAAAAAAAAM0/Q4XB97NnOK8/s320/4square.gif" width="75" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://www.neabigread.org/books/fahrenheit451/"><img height="195" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3585/3971306525_09fb9bee2b_o.jpg" width="83" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://www.co.fresno.ca.us/"><img height="75" 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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 <a href="http://www.neabigread.org/books/fahrenheit451/">Big Read website</a>.</span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1099865174496113512-7691631881098594951?l=www.fresnobigread.org' alt='' /></div>Conniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14707620870648160822fresnoya2@gmail.com