The Big Read is back! February-March 2010
Visit jmrl.org/bigread for more info.
Visit jmrl.org/bigread for more info.
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Events
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- The Year the Governor Closed t...
Central Library
Saturday, January 2 at 9:00am - Big Read Kickoff
Downtown Free Speach Monument
Saturday, January 30 at 2:00pm - Poetry Contest
Alll Branches
Monday, February 1 at 10:00am - Big Read Quiz
All Branches
Monday, February 1 at 10:00am - Book Group
Crozet Library
Monday, February 1 at 7:00pm - Big Read Film Series
The Paramount Theater
Monday, February 1 at 7:00pm - Writing Your Life
Northside Library
Wednesday, February 10 at 6:30pm - Big Read, Small Town
Harrison Institute at the Small Spe...
Wednesday, February 17 at 5:30pm - Book Group
Northside Library
Wednesday, February 17 at 7:00pm - Book Group
Central Library
Thursday, February 18 at 12:00pm
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Starr Hill Tour by the Albemarle Charlottesvill
The Life and Tumultuous Times of Zora Neale Hurston by HilarCreated about 10 months ago
Jefferson-Madison Regional Library Big Read The Albemarle Charlottesville Historical Society will offer walking tours of the Starr Hill neighborhood, remembered in local history as an important African-American community. On the tour we see homes, businesses, churches and schools which have been part of the life of the neighborhood over time. Rain dates are Sa...turday, March 27 and Sunday, March 28. The tours are free of charge and they last approximately one hour. Tours will leave from the parking lot at Jefferson School on 4th Street NW. For more information, call the Historical Society at 434-296-1492.
Time:1:00PM Sunday, March 21st
Location:Jefferson School
Jefferson-Madison Regional Library Big Read The Albemarle Charlottesville Historical Society will offer walking tours of the Starr Hill neighborhood, remembered in local history as an important African-American community. On the tour we see homes, businesses, churches and schools which have been part of the life of the neighborhood over time. Rain dates are Sa...turday, March 27 and Sunday, March 28. The tours are free of charge and they last approximately one hour. Tours will leave from the parking lot at Jefferson School on 4th Street NW. For more information, call the Historical Society at 434-296-1492.
Time:10:00AM Saturday, March 20th
Location:Jefferson School
Jefferson-Madison Regional Library Big Read
BEYOND THE BARS
An outsider art show featuring acrylic, watercolor, oil and abstract art made by inmates from the Albemarle-Charlottesville Regional Jail. Works exhibited come from McGuffey Art Classes that are offered to inmates through the Programs Department at the jail. Half of all proceeds will go to Habitat fo...r Humanity. The rest will be used to purchase supplies for the classes and programs. More information at http://beyond-bars.com
Time:6:00PM Friday, March 5th
Location:Central Library
Jefferson-Madison Regional Library Big Read
BEYOND THE BARS
An outsider art show featuring acrylic, watercolor, oil and abstract art made by inmates from the Albemarle-Charlottesville Regional Jail. Works exhibited come from McGuffey Art Classes that are offered to inmates through the Programs Department at the jail. Half of all proceeds will go to Habitat fo...r Humanity. The rest will be used to purchase supplies for the classes and programs. More information at http://beyond-bars.com
Time:9:00AM Monday, March 1st
Location:Central Library
Jefferson-Madison Regional Library Big Read
THE YEAR THE GOVERNOR CLOSED THE SCHOOLS: INTEGRATION IN CHARLOTTESVILLE
Grant Wiggins, the narrator of A Lesson Before Dying, teaches at a segregated school in Louisiana. This exhibit, originally created to mark the fortieth anniversary of the year that the Charlottesville City Schools closed rather than integrate. Th...rough interviews, documents, photographs and text, it relates the events of 1958 and the local and national reactions and repercussions.
Time:12:00PM Monday, March 1st
Location:Northside Library
Jefferson-Madison Regional Library Big Read
THE YEAR THE GOVERNOR CLOSED THE SCHOOLS: INTEGRATION IN CHARLOTTESVILLE
Grant Wiggins, the narrator of A Lesson Before Dying, teaches at a segregated school in Louisiana. This exhibit, originally created to mark the fortieth anniversary of the year that the Charlottesville City Schools closed rather than integrate. Th...rough interviews, documents, photographs and text, it relates the events of 1958 and the local and national reactions and repercussions.
Time:9:00AM Saturday, January 2nd
Location:Central Library
Jefferson-Madison Regional Library Big Read
POETRY CONTEST!
Finalists will perform on Monday, March 29 from 6:30-8:30 at Northside Library
Submit a written poem (no more than three minutes long when read out loud) on themes from A Lesson Before Dying such as family, justice or community. At least ten finalists will get the chance to perform in front of an audie...nce and judges including Ebony Walden of Wordsmith Poetry. Forms, with additional information, are available at all branches. Submit your entry to any J-MRL branch between February 1 and 28, 2010 or email shamfeldt@jmrl.org For more information, contact Sarah Hamfeldt, 434-973-7893.
Time:10:00AM Monday, February 1st
Location:Alll Branches
Jefferson-Madison Regional Library Big Read
WEDNESDAY NIGHT BOOK GROUP
Join this longstanding book club in their Big Read discussion of A Lesson Before Dying.
Time:7:30PM Wednesday, March 10th
Location:Gordon Avenue Library
Jefferson-Madison Regional Library Big Read
BROWN BAGGERS BOOK GROUP
Join this lunchtime book group to discuss A Lesson Before Dying. Bring your lunch; dessert and drinks provided.
Time:12:00PM Thursday, February 18th
Location:Central Library
Jefferson-Madison Regional Library Big Read
WEDNESDAY EVENING BOOK GROUP
Join us for an informal discussion of A Lesson Before Dying. All are welcome.
Time:7:00PM Wednesday, February 17th
Location:Northside Library
Jefferson-Madison Regional Library Big Read
MONDAY EVENING BOOK CLUB
Join the Library's book club to discuss A Lesson Before Dying. All are welcome.
Time:7:00PM Monday, February 1st
Location:Crozet Library
Jefferson-Madison Regional Library Big Read
BIG READ FILMS
Check www.theparamount.net or call 434-979-1333 for dates and times for Big Read themed films in February and March. Contact the Paramount box office for ticket information.
Time:7:00PM Monday, February 1st
Location:The Paramount Theater
Jefferson-Madison Regional Library Big Read
DOCUMENTARY FILM SERIES PRESENTS THE FARM: ANGOLA, USA
Winner of the Grand Jury Prize at the Sundance Film Festival and nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Film, The Farm: Angola, USA depicts the daily lives of six prison inmates in Louisiana's infamous maximum security prison.
Time:7:00PM Thursday, March 25th
Location:Central Library
Jefferson-Madison Regional Library Big Read
FESTIVAL OF THE BOOK KICKOFF
Join us for a ceremonial start to the book festival opening. Remarks by Big Read participant, author Margaret Edds entitled "Books Change Lives: Changing Another Person's Life (Earl Washington), Changing My Own Life (Finding Sara)."
Time:12:00PM Wednesday, March 17th
Location:Central Library
Jefferson-Madison Regional Library Big Read
GREAT GUMBO! Show off your gumbo making skills at our contest! See rules below.
1. Gumbo is a Cajun soup or stew containing roux and thickened with gumbo file (dried
sassafras leaves). It usually contains a variety of meats and or seafood, okra and other ingredients and seasonings and is generally served over rice.
2. E...ntries must be prepared in advance. Please bring at least one gallon to the McIntire Room of the Central Library by 1:00 on Saturday March 13. The gumbo should be heated and kept warm in transport.
3. Judging will begin at 1:30. The library will provide cups, spoons, and napkins. Public tasting will begin immediately following.
4. The judge’s decision shall be final and binding. The first place winner will be awarded
a $100 gift certificate to purchase kitchen supplies. Second place will receive a $50 gift certificate. Third place will receive a $25 gift certificate.
6. Due to space limitations only the first 20 contestants will be allowed to compete.
7. To enter, please email bigread@jmrl.org
Time:1:30PM Saturday, March 13th
Location:Central Library
