National Endowment of the Arts - The Big Read

Scotch Plains Public Library

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1927 Bartle Avenue
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076-1212

Tel: 908/322-5007
Fax: 908/322-7592
http://www.scotlib.org

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In the Time of the Butterflies
Julia Alvarez

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Events

The Mariposa DR Foundation

Jessica Lawson, Co-founder and Associate Director of the Mariposa Foundation DR will speak about educating and empowering the young women it serves, and of the power of "The Girl Effect."

Event Location: Scotch Plains Public Library, 1927 Bartle Avenue, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076-1212

Date: Wed, Jan 9, 2013
Time: 7:00pm – 8:00pm
Book: In the Time of the Butterflies

Big Read Kickoff: Tropyband Orquesta Plays Merengue and More!

Join with us as this large and spirited musical ensemble plays music from the Caribbean and Central America. Special attention will be given to Dominican music as we launch our "In the Time of Butteflies" Big Read.This event is free and open to all.

Event Location: Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School Auditorium, 667 Westfield Road, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076-1212

Date: Thu, Jan 10, 2013
Time: 7:00pm – 8:30pm
Book: In the Time of the Butterflies

The Big Read-a-thon for Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service

Big Read Volunteer sign-up and Read-a-thon to benefit Mariposa DR Foundation and Literacy Volunteers of Union County, Inc.

Event Location: Scotch Plains Public Library, 1927 Bartle Avenue, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076-1212

Date: Mon, Jan 21, 2013
Time: 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Book: In the Time of the Butterflies

History of the Dominican Republic

Jahaira Arias of Rutgers University will speak on the history of the Dominican Republic from colonial times to modern events.

Event Location: Scotch Plains Public library, 1927 Bartle Avenue, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076-1212

Date: Thu, Feb 28, 2013
Time: 7:00pm – 8:30pm
Book: In the Time of the Butterflies

Protest Art

Andrea Karanik, Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School teacher, explores aspects of the history, symbolism and diversity of protest art.

Event Location: Scotch Plains Public Library, 1927 Bartle Avenue, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076-1212

Date: Mon, Mar 4, 2013
Time: 7:00pm – 8:00pm
Book: In the Time of the Butterflies

Béisbol: The World of Dominican Baseball

Lecture and discussion with sportswriter Eric Fisher.

Event Location: Scotch Plains Public Library, 1927 Bartle Avenue, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076-1212

Date: Wed, Mar 6, 2013
Time: 7:00pm – 8:00pm
Book: In the Time of the Butterflies

The Latin American Novel as History

Professor David Blackmore of New Jersey City University approaches Julia Alvarez's texts and those of other authors including Edwige Danticat, as windows to understanding the history and culture of Latin America, specifically the Dominican Republic and the island of Hispaniola.

Event Location: Scotch Plains Public Library, 1927 Bartle Avenue, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076-1212

Date: Thu, Mar 21, 2013
Time: 7:00pm – 8:00pm
Book: In the Time of the Butterflies

Lecture on Alvarez's Women

Professor Grisel Lopez-Diaz of New Jersey City University will present a program on the women in Julia Alvarez's novels.

Event Location: Scotch Plains Public Library, 1927 Bartle Avenue, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076-1212

Date: Thu, Apr 11, 2013
Time: 7:00pm – 8:30pm
Book: In the Time of the Butterflies

Guitars Galore!

Ana Maria Rosado's guitar students from New Jersey City University present a showcase. Their international repertoire will focus on Latin American music. Reception to follow.

Event Location: Scotch Plains Public Library, 1927 Bartle Avenue, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076-1212

Date: Sun, Apr 14, 2013
Time: 2:00pm – 3:00pm
Book: In the Time of the Butterflies

Audio Book Club

The first of a six-week series.

Event Location: Scotch Plains Public Library, 1927 Bartle Avenus, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076

Date: Fri, Apr 19, 2013
Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm
Book: In the Time of the Butterflies

Movie: In the Time of the Butterflies

We will screen the 2000 movie, In the Time of the Butterflies, starring Salma Hayek and Edward James Olmos. The movie will run from 7 to 8:30 PM in the Community Rooom.

Event Location: Scotch Plains Public Library, 1927 Bartle Avenue, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076-1212

Date: Mon, Apr 22, 2013
Time: 7:00pm – 8:30pm
Book: In the Time of the Butterflies

El dia de los ninos

Multicultural activities, including crafts and story times for children and their families.

Event Location: Scotch Plains Public Library, 1927 Bartle Avenue, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076-1212

Date: Sat, Apr 27, 2013
Time: 11:00am – 4:00pm
Book: In the Time of the Butterflies

Book Discussion -- Evening Book Club

Event Location: 1927 Bartle Avenue, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076-1212

Date: Mon, May 6, 2013
Time: 7:00pm – 8:00pm
Book: In the Time of the Butterflies

El Músico y el Pintor/ The Musician and the Painter: An Exhibit Documenting the Lifetime, Work, and Artistic Trajectory of Two Early Twentieth Century Dominican Artists in New York

“El Músico y el Pintor/ The Musician and the Painter: An Exhibit Documenting the Lifetime, Work, and Artistic Trajectory of Two Early Twentieth Century Dominican Artists in New York,” will be on view from May 8 through May 16 during regular library hours. The exhibit consists of 16 panels, documents, photographs, musical scores, and paintings from the Dominican Archives collections that highlight the careers of musician Rafael Petitón Guzmán and painter Tito Enrique Cánepa. The archival collections of both artists provide a remarkable glimpse of early 20th century cultural history of Dominicans and Latinos in New York City. Maestro Petitón Guzmán and Cánepa were enormously influential in their chosen professions.

Event Location: Scotch Plains Public Library, 1927 Bartle Avenue, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076-1212

Date: Wed, May 8, 2013 – Thu, May 16, 2013
Book: In the Time of the Butterflies

Festival of Hispanic Cultures

Celebration of our Big Read with a gala outdoor festival

Event Location: Scotch Plains Public Library, 1927 Bartle Avenue, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076-1212

Date: Sat, May 11, 2013
Time: 11:00am – 4:00pm
Book: In the Time of the Butterflies

Book Discussion Group

This community book discussion will be led by SPFHS students.

Event Location: Fanwood Memorial Library, North Avenue, Fanwood, NJ 07023

Date: Thu, May 16, 2013
Time: 6:30pm – 8:00pm
Book: In the Time of the Butterflies

Community Skype with Julia Alvarez

The entire community and all interested readers are invited to attend this video chat with Julia Alvarez.

Event Location: Terrill Middle School, 1301 Terrill Road, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076-1212

Date: Mon, May 20, 2013
Time: 7:00pm – 8:00pm
Book: In the Time of the Butterflies

Book Discussion -- Afternoon Book Club

Event Location: Scotch Plains Public Library, 1927 Bartle Avenue, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076-1212

Date: Tue, May 21, 2013
Time: 1:00pm – 2:00pm
Book: In the Time of the Butterflies

Book Discussion

This community discussion will be led by SPFHS students.

Event Location: Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School, 667 Westfield Road, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076-1212

Date: Wed, May 22, 2013
Time: 7:00pm – 8:00pm
Book: In the Time of the Butterflies

Book Discussion for Middle School Families

Event Location: Park Middle School, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076-1212

Date: Thu, May 23, 2013
Time: 7:00pm – 8:00pm
Book: In the Time of the Butterflies

Book Discussion

Community members are invited to join faculty and students for a "journal make and take" book discussion.

Event Location: Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School, 667 Westfield Road, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076-1212

Date: Tue, Jun 4, 2013
Time: 2:30pm – 3:30pm
Book: In the Time of the Butterflies



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