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6:00 PM
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FPW Book Club
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Contact: Andrei T. Jones 205-226-4016 ajones@bham.lib.al.us
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Join in as the FPW Book Club discusses the Alabama project read book: The Adventures of Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain.
[The Big Read: Alabama Reads]
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Location: BPL-Five Points West Regional Branch Library Auditorium
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Wednesday March 31, 2010
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11:30 AM
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12:30 PM
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Mark Twain's 175th Birthday With Twain Scholar Mark Baggett
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Contact: Leslie West 205-978-3684 lwest@bham.lib.al.us
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Please join us as Mark Baggett, professor of Law and the chair of the English Department at Samford will be joining us in our celebration of Mark Twain’s 175th Birthday. Dr. Baggett wrote his dissertation on 19th Century humor, so he is especially suited to bring this great American writer to life. Birthday cake will be served!
[The Big Read: Alabama Reads]
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Location: Vestavia Hills Public Library
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Thursday April 1, 2010
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10:00 AM
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7:00 PM
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Big Read Kickoff
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Contact: Katie Moellering 205-445-1118 kmoellering@bham.lib.al.us
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Visit Emmet O'Neal Library to enjoy refreshments and fun activities as we celebrate "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer"!
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[The Big Read: Alabama Reads]
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Location: Emmet O'Neal Library (Mt. Brook)
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11:30 AM
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1:00 PM
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Liberty Park Book Club
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Contact: Leslie West 205-978-3684 lwest@bham.lib.al.us
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The Adventures of Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain. Please join us as we celebrate our second Big Read with Mark Twain’s joyful ode to the endless possibilities of childhood, the beloved classic The Adventures of Tom Sawyer. It brings to life and array of irresistible characters—the self-confident Tom, his best buddy Huck Finn, indulgent Aunt Polly, and the lovely, beguiling Becky—as well as such unforgettable incidents as whitewashing a fence, swearing an oath in blood, and getting lost in a dark and labyrinthine cave.
[The Big Read: Alabama Reads]
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Location: Liberty Park
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3:30 PM
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4:30 PM
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Dig-It
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Contact: Children's Department 205-879-0497
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Bingo for Prizes and "Olde Time Toys." Gr. 3-6.
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Location: Emmet O'Neal Library Meeting Room
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5:00 PM
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6:00 PM
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Big Read Food Fear Factor I
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Contact: Ingrid Averhart 205-428-7882
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Teens & Adults alike can taste insects, eyeballs, and really gross foods selected by the Bessemer Big Read Committee. Join us for some real excitement. Prizes awarded to the brave at heart. See you there, if you dare. Limited space - must pre-register.
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Location: Bessemer Library, Lower Auditorium
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Friday April 2, 2010
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11:00 AM
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12:00 PM
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American Experience: Mark Twain Documentary
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Contact: Leslie West 205-978-3684 lwest@bham.lib.al.us
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Please join us for Ken Burns’ remarkable documentary covering the magnificent story of Missouri-born author Samuel Clemens (a.k.a. Mark Twain), encompassing legend and fact with an exhilarating sense of adventure. Hailed by Hemingway as the originator of American literature, Twain viewed himself as THE American. Burns's film backs that claim as it follows Clemens's literary odyssey around the globe, from unrivaled acclaim as a writer to near destitution and the devastating deaths of his wife and three children.
[The Big Read: Alabama Reads]
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Location: Vestavia Hills Public Library
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Monday April 5, 2010
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Friday April 16, 2010
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Help Tom Paint A Fence!
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Contact: Central Youth Department 226-3655
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Come by the library to help Tom paint his fence!
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Location: BPL-Central Library, Youth Dept.
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Monday April 5, 2010
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4:30 PM
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Big Read Book Discussion: Mark Twain's The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
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Contact: Lorraine Walker 226-4016 lwalker@bham.lib.al.us
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Join our lively discussion of this exciting book.
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6:00 PM
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7:30 PM
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Big Read Seasoned Performers
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Contact: Ruth McCarroll 205-428-7882
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Senior adult theatre, founded in 1984, offers opportunities for participation in theatre to senior adults, brings live plays and dramatic readings to groups in community settings. Come, bring a friend and enjoy. Free admission.
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Location: Bessemer Library,Auditorium
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6:30 PM
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Riverboat John Ferguson presents The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and Riverboat John
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Contact: Jon Newman 226-4000 jnewman@bham.lib.al.us
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John Ferguson, known as "Riverboat John, will present "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and Riverboat John" with drama & music inspired by Tom Sawyer. Mr. Ferguson,from Blountsville, AL, is well-known for his performing and singing. Join us for an interesting adventure with music,songs and fun.
[The Big Read: Alabama Reads]
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Location: BPL-Avondale Library Adult Department
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Tuesday April 6, 2010
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10:30 AM
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Seasoned Performers
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Contact: Teresa Ceravolo 205-933-7776 tceravolo@bham.lib.al.us
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Location: BPL-Southside Branch, Meeting Room
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