Sunday, February 3, 4:00pm. Location: Bainbridge Branch Library
An afternoon with Terry Brooks
Terry Brooks will talk about his new work including a graphic novel and The Elves of Cintra, which combines “Tolkien-infused magic with an urban, post-apocalyptic world.” He will also discuss the role of science fiction and fantasy in American literature and culture and his journey as a writer. For more information, click here to visit Terry Brooks at his website
Wednesday, February 6, 2:00 to 3:30pm. Location: Bainbridge Branch Library
Reader's Advisory - Capturing the Imagination with Science Fiction.
Our young adults have discovered speculative fiction and we should too. Martha Bayley will talk about the history of the genre, exciting trends and favorite titles. If you work with young people as an educator, counselor, librarian or parent, you will want to hear this program.
For a good article about what Speculative Fiction is, see the link below:
http://www.lostbooks.org/speculative-fiction.html
Wednesday, February 6, 6:00pm. Location: Bainbridge Island City Hall
Mayor Kordonowy launches The Big Read: “Fahrenheit 451.”
Join Mayor Kordonowy and City Council members in a salute to reading with the inauguration of The Big Read: “Fahrenheit 451” on Bainbridge Island.
Wednesday, February 6, 7:00 pm. Location: Bainbridge Branch Library
Bainbridge Island Book Group Reads "Fahrenheit 451."
Come join other engaged citizens to discuss, "Fahrenheit 451".
Saturday, February 9, 9:30am. Location: Bainbridge Island Branch Library
Talking to Our Enemies: Civic Engagement on a Global Scale.
The Great Decisions group on Bainbridge, sponsored by the Foreign Policy Association and the Bainbridge Island Arts and Humanities Council, will explore "Fahrenheit 451's" theme of civic engagement at an international level. Visit the website: Great Decisions Discussion Series
Tuesday, February 12, 7:00pm. Location: LGI, Bainbridge Island High School
Public Forum on the impact of TV and other media on American culture and reading habits.
Come listen to members of Bainbridge High School Debate Team present arguments and initiate a public discussion on this topic. Warning: Discretion advised as this discussion may challenge you to think, an inherently subversive activity.
Thursday, February 14, 1:00pm. Location: Bainbridge Island Branch Library
2nd Thursday Book Group Discussion.
Join the 2nd Thursday Book Group discussion about "Fahrenheit 451".
Saturday and Sunday, February 16 and 17, 7:30pm. Location: Bainbridge Island Branch Library
Island Theatre Play Reading. "The Fourth Wall" by A.R. Gurney.
Island Theatre presents a staged reading of A. R. Gurney’s play, “The Fourth Wall,” a sly comic commentary on art and politics, commerce and culture in honor of The Big Read.
Tuesday, February 19, 7:00pm. Location: Bainbridge Island Branch Library
Field's End Writers' Roundtable.
Paul Hanson, Manager of Eagle Harbor Book Co. will facilitate a discussion: "How necessary are truth and reality in Speculative Fiction?"
Wednesday, February 20, time 3:30pm. Location: Bainbridge Island Senior Community Center, Bainbridge Island
"Preserving books through treasured memories."
Dramatic readings of favorite poems and stories were once a part of every school day and many social gatherings. Come share your memories of the authors and writings you treasure.
Tuesday, February 26, 7:00pm. Location: The Historic Lynwood Theatre. Bainbridge Island
"Fahrenheit 451", an American classic.
Join members of the Bainbridge Science Fiction Book Club and Brooks Peck, curator for the Science Fiction Museum in Seattle, for a lively discussion following this special screening of the 1966 film version of Ray Bradbury's "Fahrenheit 451".
A discussion about "Civic Engagement"
Join the Conversation Cafe group to discuss "Civic Engagement", in a lovely, relaxed, atmosphere.
