DATE: January 21, 2015
MEDIA CONTACT: Tara Zimmermann
Libraries Division
EMAIL: tzimmerm@broward.org
PHONE: 954-357-7386
BROWARD COUNTY, FL - Broward County Library continues this year's Big Read, which celebrates the classic novel To Kill a Mockingbird, with more events in February at libraries countywide. Young and old can participate in the Big Read, which is a program of the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) that's designed to restore reading to the center of American culture. Free copies of the book are available at Broward County Libraries while supplies last; check your nearest BCL location for details.
To Kill a Mockingbird is an unforgettable novel of a childhood in a sleepy Southern town and the crisis of conscience that rocked it. The book became an instant bestseller and a critical success when it was first published in 1960, and it won the Pulitzer Prize in 1961.To learn more about The Big Read and To Kill a Mockingbird, please visit these web sites:
Special Events
- February 7th - Scouting Great Characters: Writing Workshop with Marjetta Geerling, $40 in advance; $45 at the door, 11AM to 1PM, Main Library, 100 S Andrews Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 954-357-7444
- February 11th - Screening of the documentary Hey Boo: The Story of Harper Lee and To Kill a Mockingbird. Includes discussion led by special guest, Hey Boo filmmaker Mary McDonough Murphy, 6 to 7:45 p.m., Main Library, 100 S Andrews Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 954-357-7444
- February 14th - Screening and discussion of a film about people of African descent. Co-sponsored by Khephra Book Club, 2 to 5PM, African-American Research Library and Cultural Center, 2650 Sistrunk Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311, 954-357-6282
- February 17th - To Kill A Mockingbird Dramatic Trial Reenactment. Performed in reader's theater style by local Broward attorneys,discussion to follow, 6 to 7:30PM, Main Library, 100 S Andrews Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 954-357-7444
- February 21st - Setting: More Than Just a Backdrop, writing workshop with Deb Sharp, $40 in advance; $45 at the door, 11 a.m. to 1PM, Main Library, 100 S Andrews Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 954-357-7444
- February 21st - Screening and discussion of a film about the economic realities of people of color. Co-sponsored by Khephra Book Club, 2 to 5 p.m., African-American Research Library and Cultural Center, 2650 Sistrunk Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311, 954-357-6282
- February 28th - To Kill A Mockingbird Reader's Theater Performed by The PlayGroup, LLC, 1 to 3 p.m., Main Library, 100 S Andrews Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 954-357-7444
- February 28th - Screening and discussion of documentary about racism in America. Co-sponsored by Khephra Book Club, 2:30 to 5:30 p.m., African-American Research Library and Cultural Center, 2650 Sistrunk Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311, 954-357-6282
Book Discussions
- February 1st - 2 to 2:45 p.m., Museum of Art/Fort Lauderdale, 1 East Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301, 954-525-5500
- February 4th - 6 to 7:30 p.m., Northwest Regional Library, 3151 University Drive, Coral Springs, FL 33065, 954-357-7990
- February 7th - Screening of a film about Trayvon Martin to follow discussion, co-sponsored by Khephra Book Club 2 to 5 p.m., African-American Research Library and Cultural Center, 2650 Sistrunk Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311, 954-357-6282
- February 18th - Discussion of The Mockingbird Next Door: Life with Harper Lee, 1 to 2 p.m., Pembroke Pines Library, 955 NW 129 Ave., Pembroke Pines, FL 33028, 954-357-6750
- February 19th - Includes discussion of film, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., West Regional Library, 8601 W Broward Blvd., Plantation, FL 33324, 954-765-1560
- February 21st - 3 to 4 p.m., Hallandale Beach Library, 300 S Federal Highway, Hallandale Beach, FL 33009, 954-357-6380
Screenings: Film Based on the book To Kill a Mockingbird
- February 4th - 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Southwest Regional Library, 16835 Sheridan St., Pembroke Pines, FL 33331, 954-357-6580
- February 7th - 2 to 4 p.m., North Lauderdale Saraniero Library, 6901 Kimberly Blvd., North Lauderdale, FL 33068, 954-357-6660
- February 14th -11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Deerfield Beach Percy White Library, 837 E Hillsboro Blvd., Deerfield Beach, FL 33441, 954-357-7680
- February 16th - 3 to 5 p.m., Margate Catharine Young Library, 5810 Park Drive, Margate, FL 33063, 954-357-7500
- February 19th - Includes discussion of book, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., West Regional Library, 8601 W Broward Blvd., Plantation, FL 33324, 954-765-1560
- February 19th - With Alina Patriche, Ph.D., of Broward College, Noon to 3:30 p.m., North Regional/Broward College Library, 1100 Coconut Creek Blvd., Coconut Creek, FL 33066, 954-201-2600
- February 21st - 2 to 4:15 p.m., Davie/Cooper City Library, 4600 SW 82 Avenue, Davie, FL 33328, 954-357-6399
- February 24th - 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Margate Catharine Young Library, 5810 Park Drive, Margate, FL 33063, 954-357-7500
- February 27th - Includes discussion, 3 to 5 p.m., Hollywood Library, 2600 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, FL 33020, 954-357-7760
Screenings: Documentary on the Life/Work of Harper Lee
- February 1st - Film free with museum admission, 3 to 5 p.m., Museum of Art/Fort Lauderdale, 1 East Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301, 954-525-5500
- February 25th - 6 to 7:30 p.m., Northwest Regional Library, 3151 University Drive, Coral Springs, FL 33065, 954-357-7990
Children and Teens
- February 5th-27th - Teen Art Display, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Pembroke Pines Library, 955 NW 129 Ave., Pembroke Pines, FL 33028, 954-357-6750
- February 11th - The Big Read 2015, teens, 4 to 8 p.m., Lauderhill Mall Library, 4257 NW 12 Street, Lauderhill, FL 33313, 954-357-7833
- February 18th - Family Movie Night, children and families, 6 to 7:30 p.m., Carver Ranches Library, 4735 SW 18 Street, West Park, FL 33023, 954-357-6245
- February 21st - Creative Writing Program, grades 6-12, 12:30 to 2 p.m., Northwest Regional Library, 3151 University Drive, Coral Springs, FL 33065, 954-357-7990
- February 21st - What Makes a Classic: The Long Happy Life of To Kill a Mockingbird, storytelling program with Caren Neile, 2 to 3:30 p.m., Coral Springs Museum of Art, 2855 Coral Springs Drive, Coral Springs, FL 33065, 954-340-5000
- February 28th - Teen Rap Contest: Compose a rap based on To Kill a Mockingbird with a group of 3 or 4 and perform live in front of an audience, Lauderdale Lakes Library, 3580 W Oakland Park Blvd., Lauderdale Lakes, FL 33311, 954-357-8650
African-American Research Library and Cultural Center 2015 Black History Month Essay Competition
The Big Read supports the Broward County African-American Research Library and Cultural Center 2015 Black History Month Essay Competition. This competition is open to students living in, or going to school in Broward County, in grades 4-12. Interested students are encouraged to submit an original essay and/or a visual piece of artwork on this topic: "In an ideal society, everyone should have the same opportunities and be treated equally, regardless of their race or social status. Within the past century several events have occurred in America that have changed the nation's perspective of social equality toward Black people. Compare two notable events and describe their impact on society, both past and present."
For high-resolution images, please contact Catherine McElrath, cmcelrath@Broward.org, 954-357-7402.
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