BIG READ Grant Awarded Four libraries: Homer Township Public Library District, Orland Park Public Library, Frankfort Public Library District, and the Tinley Park Public Library, with the Daily Southtown News as partner have joined together and will receive a grant to support BIG READ programs. Funded by the National Endowment of the Arts (NEA) these programs will be held in September and October 2007.
We plan to create a fun "community vibe" by offering unique programs based on the book, The MALTESE FALCON, and the mystery genre. We encourage you to read this classic book and enjoy the many exciting events. We have something for everyone: kids, teens, adults, and seniors to enjoy and participate in. Check out more details on the BIG READ web site which Homer Library staff created. We are proud to be a key grant writer of this successful proposal and pleased to work with our neighboring libraries in coordinating this program.
The BIG READ, launched nationally in 2006 by the NEA, in partnership with the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) and Arts Midwest, encourages literary reading by asking communities to come together to read and discuss a single book. Our four community libraries have coordinated programs to enhance the “one book, one community” feel.
The BIG READ, launched nationally in 2006 by the NEA, in partnership with the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) and Arts Midwest, encourages literary reading by asking communities to come together to read and discuss a single book. Our four community libraries have coordinated programs to enhance the “one book, one community” feel.
Mystery Night on Sept. 28
Each community will have a featured mystery event and Homer Library kicks it off with an interactive mystery night on September 28th at 7pm. Someone will be murdered....by ? Join us for a great evening! This is a limited event so call (708) 301-7908 and reserve your tickets today!
Events for Everyone!
Other BIG READ events include:
** performances by The Mystery Shop at each library as kick-off events;
** a keynote by Julie Rivett, granddaughter of author Dashiell Hammett;
** exhibits from the Hammett Archive, including first editions;
** book discussions at a variety of locations and languages;
** author events with mystery writers such as M. Black, J. Hyzy, etc.;
** an Amateur Mystery Film Festival created by high school students;
** a visit from mystery children’s author Carole Marsh;
** a live CLUE! game for teens; and
** a mystery bookmark and creative writing contest.
The Maltese Falcon Movie Event
Events for Everyone!
Other BIG READ events include:
** performances by The Mystery Shop at each library as kick-off events;
** a keynote by Julie Rivett, granddaughter of author Dashiell Hammett;
** exhibits from the Hammett Archive, including first editions;
** book discussions at a variety of locations and languages;
** author events with mystery writers such as M. Black, J. Hyzy, etc.;
** an Amateur Mystery Film Festival created by high school students;
** a visit from mystery children’s author Carole Marsh;
** a live CLUE! game for teens; and
** a mystery bookmark and creative writing contest.
The Maltese Falcon Movie Event
In a final program for the BIG READ, the classic film The Maltese Falcon with Humphrey Bogart will be shown twice at Marcus Theaters in Orland Park with an introduction by Daily Southtown film critic Josh Larsen. We hope you will join us! Book discussion, mystery nights, author programs, writing contests, boomark contests, exhibits and more @ Homer Township Library!
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