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Adult Services/Reference

Below is a brief description of the programs being offered over the next few weeks. For more information, call the reference department at (860) 652-7720.

The Big Read

The Big Read - logoThe 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. Its goal is to revitalize the role of literary reading in American culture. The Big Read encourages communities to choose a single book that residents can read and discuss in programs and events held by the local sponsoring organizations. The NEA also supplies materials such as reader's guides, bookmarks, and posters to call attention to the program and encourage people to participate. In existence since 2006, the program began in ten communities and has now spread to over 400.

This year's Big Read program, sponsored by the National Endowment for the Arts and the Hartford Public Library, will feature The Adventures of Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain and run from April through June. Welles-Turner Library will have several copies of the book available.

Local programs include:

The Adventures of Huck and Tom: A Boy Comes of Age
Date:
Tuesday, April 13
Time:
6:30 p.m.
Where:
Richmond Memorial Library, Marlborough, CT (directions)

This program will be presented by Craig Hotchkiss, Program Manager from the Mark Twain House.

Tom Sawyer book coverBook Discussion
Date:
Tuesday, April 27
Time:
10:00 a.m.
Where:
Welles-Turner Library, Glastonbury Room

For other area events, visit the Big Read site.

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Updated March 8, 2010

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