National Endowment of the Arts - The Big Read

Research Foundation on behalf of SUNY Fredonia Reed Library

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Fredonia, New York 14063

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Fax: 716/673-3185
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The Call of the Wild
Jack London

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Events

“Stories About Man’s Best Friend” at the Lakewood Memorial Library

Dog-themed preschool story times lead by Allison Freeman will be offered each Friday in February from 10:00 – 10:45 am. Lakewood Memorial Library 12 W. Summit Ave. Lakewood, NY 17050 Fri., Feb. 1, 8, 15, & 22 10:00 – 10:45 am

Event Location: Lakewood Memorial Library, 12 W. Summit Street, Lakewood, New York 17050

Date: Fri, Feb 1, 2013
Time: 10:00am – 11:00am
Date: Fri, Feb 8, 2013
Time: 10:00am – 11:00am
Date: Fri, Feb 15, 2013
Time: 10:00am – 11:00am
Date: Fri, Feb 22, 2013
Time: 10:00am – 11:00am
Book: The Call of the Wild

“Lead the Pack to the Big Read”

Lead the Pack to the Big Read! Come dressed as a miner, saloon girl, or in Call of the Wild Western wear! We will be serving chili, root beer, and other authentic food. A dog sled, sled dogs, and shelter dogs will be on hand to spotlight the activities and plight of dogs. Donations will be accepted for the local animal shelters. Pick up a copy of Call of the Wild, and join us for the festivities at our Big Read Kickoff event.

Event Location: Prendergast Library , 509 Cherry Street, Jamestown, New York 14701

Date: Fri, Feb 1, 2013
Time: 5:30pm – 7:00pm
Book: The Call of the Wild

Myers Memorial Library "Call of the Wild"

Come and join the Big Read book discussion at Myers Memorial Library "The Call of the Wild" by Jack London.

Event Location: 6 Falconer St., Frewsburg, New York 14738

Date: Tue, Feb 5, 2013
Time: 6:30pm – 7:30pm
Book: The Call of the Wild

Movie Showing

The James Prendergast Library will be showing the movie, “The Call of the Wild”

Event Location: James Prendergast Library, 509 Cherry Street, Jamestown, New York 14701

Date: Thu, Feb 7, 2013
Time: 6:00pm – 7:00pm
Book: The Call of the Wild

The Audubon at Prendergast

Jamestown Audubon Society will host a program for children about Wild Dogs. Jennifer Schlick will read Red Fox Running by Eve Bunting. There will also be animal skulls, fox pelts, an animal tracks for kids to explore.

Event Location: Prendergast Library, 509 Cherry Street, Jamestown, New York 14701

Date: Sat, Feb 9, 2013
Time: 2:00pm – 3:00pm
Book: The Call of the Wild

Sinclairville Free Library "The Call of the Wild"

The Sinclairville Free Library will be hosting these events for the Big Read: These events are open to the public. Book Club Discussion on January 24th at 6:30 PM (CANCELLED: Due to bad weather) ** Rescheduled for February 28th at 6:30 PM Book Club Discussion on February 11th at 6:30 PM The library's writing group, the Write Circle, will meet each Friday from 9 to 10 AM beginning January 11 through February 22nd with writing prompts and workshops related to The Call of the Wild

Event Location: 15 Main St., Sinclairville, New York 14782

Date: Mon, Feb 11, 2013
Time: 6:30pm – 7:30pm
Date: Thu, Feb 28, 2013
Time: 6:30pm – 7:30pm
Book: The Call of the Wild

Book Discussion for Grades 3-8 at the Anderson-Lee Library

A book discussion will be held for grades 3 through 8 on two picture books about sled dogs, Granite by Susan Butcher and Togo by Robert J. Blake. The first 10 3rd – 8th graders participating will receive a free copy of one of the books.

Event Location: Anderson Lee Library, 43 Main Street, Silver Creek, New York 14136

Date: Tue, Feb 12, 2013
Time: 4:00pm – 5:00pm
Book: The Call of the Wild

The Call of the Wild Book Discussions

Newspaper format copies of the book are available for free from the Prendergast Library. Discussions will be conducted by Lucia Teresi, Adult Services Librarian. Open to the public.

Event Location: James Prendergast Library, 509 Cherry Street, Jamestown, New York 14701

Date: Wed, Feb 13, 2013
Time: 6:00pm – 7:00pm
Date: Wed, Feb 20, 2013
Time: 6:00pm – 7:00pm
Book: The Call of the Wild

Keynote speaker: James Haley presents "Rediscovering Jack London"

REDISCOVERING JACK LONDON Today, Jack London is remembered as the essential juvenile adventure author. Nearly all of us read The Call of the Wild, White Fang, or The Sea-Wolf when we were in school. Yet that memory does a prodigious injustice to this author. He was a sports journalist, an adventurer and travel writer, a war correspondent, a wildly inventive novelist, and in his time the most famous and highest paid writer in America. What on earth happened? In a word, he was also a passionate crusader for social justice, and the things that he found wrong with America-- child labor, economic oppression--people did not want to hear about. Join us as we rediscover who Jack London really was, at The Big Read. James L. Haley is the author of WOLF: The Lives of Jack London, winner of the 2011 Spur Award for Best Biography from the Western Writers of America.

Event Location: Fredonia Opera House, Village Hall, Fredonia, New York 14063

Date: Thu, Feb 14, 2013
Time: 7:00pm – 8:00pm
Book: The Call of the Wild

Barker Library Book Club "The Call of the Wild"

Barker Library Book Club will be discussing "The Call of the Wild" Open to all. Refreshments will be served

Event Location: 7 Day Street, Fredonia, New York 14063

Date: Sat, Feb 16, 2013
Time: 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Book: The Call of the Wild

Book Discussion for Grades 3-8 at the Blount Library

A book discussion will be held for grades 3 through 8 on two picture books about sled dogs, Granite by Susan Butcher and Togo by Robert J. Blake. The first 10 3rd – 8th graders participating will receive a free copy of one of the books.

Event Location: Blount Library, 5 N. Main Street, Franklinville, New York 14737

Date: Tue, Feb 19, 2013
Time: 10:00am – 11:00am
Book: The Call of the Wild

Kid's Movie Day

Blount Library will be showing the movie "Balto" another courageous sled dog.

Event Location: Blount Library, 5 N. Main Street, Franklinville, New York 14737

Date: Tue, Feb 19, 2013
Time: 1:00pm – 2:00pm
Book: The Call of the Wild

The Big Read at Patterson Library: London's "Call of The Wild"

"Community members are invited to participate in a discussion of The Call of the Wild, the life of Jack London, history surrounding the work, and/or its social and political context. The discussion will be facilitated by SUNY Fredonia Students."

Event Location: Patterson Library, 40 S. Portage Ave., Westfield, New York 14787

Date: Tue, Feb 19, 2013
Time: 7:00pm – 8:00pm
Book: The Call of the Wild

Join The Pack: Exploring London's "Call of The Wild"

"Community members are invited to participate in a discussion of The Call of the Wild, the life of Jack London, history surrounding the work, and/or its social and political context. The discussion will be facilitated by SUNY Fredonia Students."

Event Location: SUNY Fredonia/Reed Library, 280 Central Ave., Fredonia, New York 14063

Date: Tue, Feb 19, 2013
Time: 7:00pm – 8:00pm
Book: The Call of the Wild

Doggie Craft Day

Children are invited to can come and make a dog themed craft.

Event Location: Blount Library, 5 N. Main Street, Franklinville, New York 14737

Date: Wed, Feb 20, 2013
Time: 1:00pm – 2:00pm
Book: The Call of the Wild

The Wild

The Call of the Wild comes to life in this live-action theatrical event. Buck is stolen from his comfortable home in California and thrust into the ruthless life of a Yukon sled dog. He must adapt or die in an epic struggle for survival. As the men he toils for are drawn forward by Arctic gold, Buck hears a different call - a call from deep within that summons his to return to the Wild. Five SUNY Fredonia students take on the challenge of multiple characters, songs, dances and fights to bring Jack London's epic novel to the stage. This event is open to all age categories at no charge.

Event Location: Reg Lenna Civic Center, 116 E. 3rd St., Jamestown, New York 14701

Date: Thu, Feb 21, 2013
Time: 9:00am – 10:00am
Book: The Call of the Wild

Explore Call Of The Wild

"Community members are invited to participate in a discussion of The Call of the Wild, the life of Jack London, history surrounding the work, and/or its social and political context. The discussion will be facilitated by SUNY Fredonia Students."

Event Location: Dunkirk Free Library, 536 Central Ave., Dunkirk, New York 14048

Date: Thu, Feb 21, 2013
Time: 6:00pm – 7:30pm
Book: The Call of the Wild

Answering The Call Of The Wild

"Community members are invited to participate in a discussion of The Call of the Wild, the life of Jack London, history surrounding the work, and/or its social and political context. The discussion will be facilitated by SUNY Fredonia Students."

Event Location: Buster Brown Bean Bistro/Fredonia, 33 Church Street, Fredonia, New York 14063

Date: Thu, Feb 21, 2013
Time: 6:30pm – 8:00pm
Book: The Call of the Wild

"The Call of the Wild" Movie Showing

Blount Library will be showing the movie "The Call of the Wild" There will be free snacks and refreshments.

Event Location: Blount Library, 5 N. Main Street, Franklinville, New York 14737

Date: Fri, Feb 22, 2013
Time: 10:00am – 11:00am
Book: The Call of the Wild

"Calling all Dog Lovers: Exploring The Call of the Wild"

"Community members are invited to participate in a discussion of The Call of the Wild, the life of Jack London, history surrounding the work, and/or its social and political context. The discussion will be facilitated by SUNY Fredonia Students."

Event Location: Lakeshore Humane Society, 431 Chestnut St., Dunkirk, New York 14048

Date: Sat, Feb 23, 2013
Time: 12:00pm – 1:30pm
Book: The Call of the Wild

Canine Characters in London's "The Call of The Wild"

"Community members are invited to participate in a discussion of The Call of the Wild, the life of Jack London, history surrounding the work, and/or its social and political context. The discussion will be facilitated by SUNY Fredonia Students."

Event Location: Chautauqua County Humane Society, 2825 Strunk Road, Jamestown, New York 14701

Date: Sat, Feb 23, 2013
Time: 12:30pm – 2:00pm
Book: The Call of the Wild

Exploring London's "The Call of The Wild"

"Community members are invited to participate in a discussion of The Call of the Wild, the life of Jack London, history surrounding the work, and/or its social and political context. The discussion will be facilitated by SUNY Fredonia Students."

Event Location: Novel Destination, 177 Fluvanna Ave., Jamestown, New York 14701

Date: Sat, Feb 23, 2013
Time: 2:00pm – 3:00pm
Book: The Call of the Wild

Dog Care Day

The Humane Society will present a Dog Care Day for children. Learn about how to properly care for your dog.

Event Location: James Prendergast Library, 509 Cherry Street, Jamestown, New York 14701

Date: Sat, Feb 23, 2013
Time: 2:00pm – 3:00pm
Book: The Call of the Wild

The Big Read At Anderson-Lee Library: Exploring London’s The Call Of the Wild

"Community members are invited to participate in a discussion of The Call of the Wild, the life of Jack London, history surrounding the work, and/or its social and political context. The discussion will be facilitated by SUNY Fredonia Students."

Event Location: 43 Main St., Silver Creek, New York 14136

Date: Mon, Feb 25, 2013
Time: 6:00pm – 7:00pm
Book: The Call of the Wild

Randolph Library "Call of the Wild"

"Community members are invited to participate in a discussion of The Call of the Wild, the life of Jack London, history surrounding the work, and/or its social and political context. The discussion will be facilitated by SUNY Fredonia Students."

Event Location: Randolph Library, 26 Jamestown Street, Randolph, New York 14772

Date: Mon, Feb 25, 2013
Time: 6:00pm – 7:00pm
Book: The Call of the Wild

Answering The Call Of The Wild

"Community members are invited to participate in a discussion of The Call of the Wild, the life of Jack London, history surrounding the work, and/or its social and political context. The discussion will be facilitated by SUNY Fredonia Students."

Event Location: Buster Brown Bean Bistro/Dunkirk , 21 East Second St., Dunkirk, New York 14048

Date: Tue, Feb 26, 2013
Time: 12:00pm – 1:00pm
Book: The Call of the Wild

The Big Read At Ahira Hall Memorial Library: Exploring London’s The Call Of The Wild

"Community members are invited to participate in a discussion of The Call of the Wild, the life of Jack London, history surrounding the work, and/or its social and political context. The discussion will be facilitated by SUNY Fredonia Students."

Event Location: Ahira Hall Memorial Library, 37 W. Main St., Brocton, New York 14716

Date: Wed, Feb 27, 2013
Time: 6:30pm – 8:00pm
Book: The Call of the Wild

Book Discussion for Grades 3-8 at the James Prendergast Library

A book discussion will be held for grades 3 through 8 on two picture books about sled dogs, Granite by Susan Butcher and Togo by Robert J. Blake. The first 10 3rd – 8th graders participating will receive a free copy of one of the books.

Event Location: James Prendergast Library, 509 Cherry Street, Jamestown, New York 14701

Date: Wed, Feb 27, 2013
Time: 7:00pm – 8:00pm
Book: The Call of the Wild

Big Read Early Learning Storytime

Big Read Early Learning Storytime for ages 3-5.

Event Location: James Prendergast Library, 509 Cherry Street, Jamestown, New York 14701

Date: Thu, Feb 28, 2013
Time: 10:00am – 11:00am
Book: The Call of the Wild

Meet and Greet with Jack London!

Remington Whitcomb, reporter for the Post-Journal and former Prendergast staff member, will portray his favorite author, Jack London, and speak with the public about his books and life.

Event Location: James Prendergast Library, 509 Cherry Street, Jamestown, New York 14701

Date: Thu, Feb 28, 2013
Time: 6:00pm – 7:00pm
Book: The Call of the Wild



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