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Golden Isles Arts and Humanities Association (GIAHA), in partnership with the Brunswick-Glynn County Library and the Glynn County School System, is proud to have been chosen once again to participate in this nationwide project. The Big
Read, launched nationally in 2006 by the National Endowment for the Arts (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. Modeled on successful "one book, one community" programs, the Big Read was created to address the national decline in literary reading as documented in the NEA's 2004 landmark survey “Reading at Risk: A Survey of Literary Reading in America.” The survey showed that less than half the American adult population now reads literature. Check back to this page in the coming months for a full schedule of the wide range of fun, stimulating, community-building activities scheduled for this year's program, including book discussions, exhibits, special public events, readings, films, and more. If you would like to find out how you can be a vital part of this initiative, or for more information on any of the events, please contact us via email or by phone (912-262-6934)
Call for Artists! The Big Read Exhibit January 9-31, 2009 While they last! |
The Big Read Calendar of Events - January & February 2009 Please check back frequently for updates and additions Click on a location for directions |
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Book Discussions |
Films |
Exhibits |
Special Events |
January 10 -
4:00 pm January 13 -
2:00 & 7:00 pm January 23 - 10:00 am January 24 -
10:30 am February 3 -
7:00 pm February 10 -
2:00 pm
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To Kill a Mockingbird screenings January 22 - 7:00 pm January 29 - 7:00 pm Person, Place or Theme January 8 - 2:00 & 7:00 pm January 14 - 7:00 pm January 15 - 7:00 pm January 20 - 2:00 & 7:00 pm January 24 - 3:00 pm February 5 - 2:00 & 7:00 pm February 12 - 7:00 pm |
Southern Women Writers Exhibit The Big Read Exhibit Georgia Artists with Disabilities |
The Big Read On the Air January 5 - February 16 Kick-Off Event: Bring a dish and gather with friends and neighbors to celebrate and share thoughts and memories of To Kill a Mockingbird; featuring a performance by the newly formed children’s community choir, The Mockingbird Chorus January 11 - 1:00 pm The Rise and Fall January 17 - 3:00 pm Charles Shields and "Mockingbird" An Evening February 5 - 7:30 pm Los Cenzontles February 7 - 8:00 pm To Kill a Mockingbird's Southern Exposure: February 8 - 3:00 pm Tea with Harper Lee February 11 - 4:00 p.m. A Chat with Harper Lee February 17 -
6:00 pm Camden County Library, Kingsland, GA |