Date: March 24, 2006
Contact: Tara Zimmermann, 954-357-7386
Broward County Commission Libraries Division Presents The Big Read – Fahrenheit 451  BROWARD COUNTY , FL – Broward County Library's Florida Center for the Book with partners Florida Center for the Literary Arts at Miami Dade College have joined forces in The Big Read inviting everyone to read Ray Bradbury's Fahrenheit 451. The novel focuses on a firefighter, Guy Montag, who lives in a society where books are outlawed by a government fearing an independent thinking society.
The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), in partnership with Arts Midwest, is sponsoring this national initiative to encourage literary reading by asking communities to come together to read and discuss one book. Broward County Library is one of ten organizations selected nationwide, from a pool of 45 applicants, to promote and carry out community-based programs to encourage reading by teens and adults. The National Endowment for the Arts is a public agency dedicated to supporting excellence in the arts, established by Congress in 1965. The Broward County Library kick-off for The Big Read event is April 27 when the Florida Center for the Book Presents: Big Read – Fahrenheit 451 – Get Fired Up: Book Burning Art Installation and Exhibit of Fahrenheit 451 Book Covers. The reception is at 6 pm. The dramatic reading of Fahrenheit 451 is at 7:30 pm. Call 954-357-7401 for more information. Fahrenheit 451 programs in Broward County are listed below. The Big Read Programs in Broward County April 1 to 30
Exhibit: “A CELEBRATION OF INTELLECTUAL FREEDOM”
Location: Imperial Point Branch, 5985 N. Federal Highway , Fort Lauderdale Relevant to the theme of Fahrenheit 451, books that have been banned, burned, suppressed and censored will be on display among an artistic representation of flames, sparks and ashes. April 8, 10 a.m. to noon
Beginner's Guide to Evaluating Books
Location: Imperial Point Branch, 5985 N. Federal Highway , Fort Lauderdale Learn how valuable a rare book can be at the “Beginner's Guide to Evaluating Old Books” presented by Robert A. Hittel, a member of the American Society of Appraisers. Participants can bring one book for evaluation. April 8, 2 to 4 p.m.
Fahrenheit 451 Screening
Location: Southwest Regional Library, 16835 Sheridan Street , Pembroke Pines April 17, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Book Review: Ray Bradbury's Fahrenheit 451 with Monique Smith
Location: Lauderdale Lakes Branch Library, 3521 N.W. 43 Avenue, Lauderdale Lakes Sponsored by the Friends of the Lauderdale Lakes Library April 18, 10:30 a.m.
Fahrenheit 451 Book Discussion
Location: Southwest Regional Library, 16835 Sheridan Street , Pembroke Pines April 25, 2 p.m. and 6 p.m.
Fahrenheit 451 Screening & Discussion
Location: Stirling Road Branch, 1315 Stirling Road , Hollywood April 27, 1 to 2 p.m.
Fahrenheit 451 Book Review
Location: West Regional Library, 8601 W. Broward Blvd. , Plantation April 27, 2 to 3 p.m.
Fahrenheit 451 Book Discussion
Location: Beach Branch, 221 Pompano Beach Blvd. , Pompano Beach April 27, 6 p.m.
The Big Read – Fahrenheit 451 – Get Fired Up!
Location: Main Library, 100 S. Andrews Avenue , Fort Lauderdale Featuring a “book burning” art installation and exhibition of Fahrenheit 451 book covers Dramatic Reading of Fahrenheit 451 Big Book Give-away April 27, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Big Read Night - Book Discussion of Ray Bradbury's Fahrenheit 451
Location: Weston Branch, 4205 Bonaventure Blvd. ,Weston April 27, 7 p.m.
Fahrenheit 451 Book Discussion
Location: City of Parkland Library, 6600 University Drive , Parkland May 1 to 31
Fahrenheit 451 Exhibit
Location: North Regional Broward Community College Library, 1100 Coconut Creek Blvd. , Coconut Creek Features an eye-catching exhibit with burned pages, matchbooks, and a gasoline can drawing attention to the theme of the Big Read – Fahrenheit 451. May 5, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Fahrenheit 451 Book Discussion
Location: Northwest Branch, 1580 N.W. 3Avenue, Pompano Beach May 6, 1 p.m.
Ray Bradbury on the Radio
Location: Broward County Main Library, Room 8-C, 100 South Andrews Avenue , Fort Lauderdale Come hear and discuss scenes from Bradbury stories dramatized on network radio in the 1950s May 6, 2 to 4 p.m.
“Is the Government Controlling Public Information?”
Location: Northwest Regional Library, 3151 University Drive , Coral Springs NSU law professor, Timothy Dixon will discuss government influences on public radio/television programming and Patriot Act provisions that discourage information exchanges and Internet use. Professor Dixon's teaching interests include the Middle East, Far East , international terrorism, and early American and Constitutional history. May 7, 1 p.m.
Ray Bradbury Cinema Festival
Location: Broward County Main Library Auditorium, 100 S. Andrews Avenue , Fort Lauderdale Featuring two well regarded and respected movies of the master's work, "Fahrenheit 451" and "The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms." "Fahrenheit 451" is based on Ray Bradbury's novel of the same name about censorship. Starring Julie Christie and directed by Francois Truffaut, his only English speaking movie. "The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms" is based on Ray Bradbury's short story, "The Foghorn." Starring Kenneth Tobey, Cecil Kellaway and Lee Van Cleef, this 1953 black & white classic features a large dinosaur animated by Ray Bradbury's childhood friend, Ray Harryhausen. May 7, 7 p.m.
Fahrenheit 451 Book Discussion with Dr. Lynn Wolf
Location: Barnes & Noble, 591 S. University Drive , Plantation May 8, 6:30 p.m.
Fahrenheit 451 Book Discussion
Location: Wilton Manors Library, 500 NE 26 Street, Wilton Manors 33305 May 9, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.
Fahrenheit 451 Book Discussion
Location: Stirling Road Branch, 1315 Stirling Road , Hollywood May 9, 2 p.m.
Fahrenheit 451 Book Discussion
Location: The Township in Coconut Creek (Call 954-689-0207 for details)This program is sponsored by Broward County Talking Books and The JBI Library located at the David Posnack Jewish Community Center. The JBI Library offers books of Jewish and general interest, regularly recorded periodicals, and cultural and liturgical materials. Fahrenheit 451 Book Discussion
May 10, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Reading Round Table Book Discussion: Fahrenheit 451
Location: North Regional Broward Community College Library, 1100 Coconut Creek Blvd. , Coconut Creek May 11, 2 to 3:30 p.m.
Location: North Regional Broward Community College Library, 1100 Coconut Creek Blvd. , Coconut Creek This monthly book discussion group led by Librarian Julieann Ross will read and discuss Fahrenheit 451 May 11, 12:30 p.m.
Fahrenheit 451 Book Discussion
Location: Pompano Beach Branch, 1213 W. Atlantic Blvd. , Pompano Beach May 11, 6:15 p.m.
Fahrenheit 451 Film Screening & Book Discussion
Location: Oakland Park Library, 1298 NE 37th St. , Oakland Park May 11, 7 to 8:30 p.m.
"Good Night and Good Luck" Screening
Location: Northwest Regional Library, 3151 University Drive , Coral Springs
Join us for a movie presentation followed by a discussion on journalism and censorship. May 11, 7:30 p.m.
Fahrenheit 451 Círculo de Lectura en Español
Location: Barnes & Noble, 591 S. University Drive , Plantation Broward County Library and El Círculo de Lectura en Español invite the public to a discussion of Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury. Librarian, author and literary critic Freda Mosquera will conduct the program in Spanish. El Círculo de Lectura en Español y la Biblioteca Pública de Broward invitan cordialmente a la discusión de la novela Fahrenheit 451 del escritor norteamericano Ray Bradbury. La discusión será moderada por la escritora y crítica literaria Freda Mosquera. May 12, noon to 2:30 p.m.
Matinee Movie Lunch Bunch - Film and Discussion: Fahrenheit 451
Location: North Regional Broward Community College Library, 1100 Coconut Creek Blvd. , Coconut Creek Discussion led by Librarian Diana Friedberg. May 12, 1 p.m.
Fahrenheit 451 Movie Matinee and Book Discussion
Location: Century Plaza Branch Library, 1856A W. Hillsboro Blvd , Deerfield Beach
Join us for an afternoon screening of Fahrenheit 451 (directed by Francois Truffaut). Afterward there will be a discussion on both the film and Ray Bradbury's novel on which the film is based. May 13, 2 to 4 p.m.
Reading Books that were Burned – Film Discussion
Location: Imperial Point Branch, 5985 N. Federal Highway , Fort Lauderdale Teens and adults are invited for a movie matinee of “Fahrenheit 451” followed by a discussion with librarian Dara Wiesenthal on what this classic has to say about the importance of intellectual freedom. May 13, 2 to 4 p.m.
Fahrenheit 451 Screening*
Location: Weston Branch Library, 4205 Bonaventure Blvd. , Weston
*Teens and adults are encouraged to attend May 16, 1:30 p.m.
Fahrenheit 451 Screening & Discussion
Location: Stirling Road , 3151 Stirling Road , Hollywood May 16, 7 to 8:30 p.m.
English Café: Freedom of Speech Discussion
Location: North Regional Broward Community College Library, 1100 Coconut Creek Blvd. , Coconut Creek English Café participants will be asked to share their experiences with freedom of speech issues and censorship. How are these issues different in their country of origin? How are they the same? May 16, 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Censorship from a Cultural and Literary Perspective
Location: African American Research Library and Cultural Center, 2650 Sistrunk Blvd. , Fort Lauderdale Lecture with discussion in Haitian Creole by Jean-Claude Exulien, Professor of history and famous radio personality. May 17, 2 to 3:30 p.m.
Do You Remember 1953?
Location: North Regional Broward Community College Library, 1100 Coconut Creek Blvd. , Coconut Creek • The number of households with television sets in the U.S. increased from 1 million to 20 million.
• School children learned to “duck and cover” in the event of an atomic attack.
• Senator Joseph McCarthy hunted for communists.
• The novel Fahrenheit 451 was published. Songs and film clips will be shown. Come share your memories of this volatile period in the history of our country and discuss how the events of the time inspire Ray Bradbury's vision of the future in the novel Fahrenheit 451? May 18, 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Dystopias: Living in an Imperfect World
Location: North Regional Broward Community College Library, 1100 Coconut Creek Blvd., Coconut Creek Librarian Nevin Gussack will lead a discussion about the future world depicted in Ray Bradbury's Fahrenheit 451. Comparisons will be made to dystopias in other books and movies such as 1984, Animal Farm, and Planet of the Apes. We will also discuss current events and whether or not they compare to events described in Fahrenheit 451. Participants are encouraged to read the book or watch the movie Fahrenheit 451 prior to the discussion . May 18, 7 p.m.
Are We the “Futuristic” Society Ray Bradbury Predicted in Fahrenheit 451? – Regional Town
Meeting Hosted by Michael Putney, WPLG Channel 10
Location: Weston Branch Library, 4205 Bonaventure Blvd. , Weston May 20, 1 to 3:30 p.m.
Fahrenheit 451 Screening & Discussion
Location: City of Parkland Library, 6600 University Drive , Parkland May 20, 2 p.m.
Fahrenheit 451 Book Discussion
Location: Deerfield Beach Percy White Branch, 837 E. Hillsboro Blvd. , Deerfield Beach May 23, 10 a.m.
Fahrenheit 451 Screening & Discussion
Location: Galt Ocean Mile Reading Center , 3403 Galt Ocean Drive , Fort Lauderdale May 23, 1 to 2:00 p.m.
Fahrenheit 451 Book Review
Location: Tamarac Branch Library, 8701 W. Commercial Blvd. , Tamarac
Sponsored by the Friends of Tamarac Branch Library May 23, 1 to 2:30 p.m.
Dystopias: Living in an Imperfect World
Location: North Regional Broward Community College Library, 1100 Coconut Creek Blvd., Coconut Creek Librarian Nevin Gussack will lead a discussion about the future world depicted in Ray Bradbury's Fahrenheit 451. Comparisons will be made to dystopias in other books and movies such as 1984, Animal Farm, and Planet of the Apes. We will also discuss current events and whether or not they compare to events described in Fahrenheit 451. Participants are encouraged to read the book or watch the movie Fahrenheit 451 prior to the discussion . May 24, 1 to 2:30 p.m.
Libraries in the 21st Century - Fahrenheit 451 Screening
Location: Imperial Point Branch, 5985 N. Federal Highway , Fort Lauderdale May 24, 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Libraries in the 21st Century – Fahrenheit 451 Discussion
Location: Imperial Point Branch, 5985 N. Federal Highway , Fort Lauderdale This program will include a discussion of Fahrenheit 451 and the implication for libraries. May 24, 2 to 3:30 p.m.
Intellectual Freedom and Broward County Library's Collection Procedures: How BCL
Selects, Maintains, and Defends Its Collections
Location: Northwest Regional Library, 3151 University Drive , Coral Springs Come and learn about Intellectual Freedom and Broward County Library collection policies. This talk will be followed by a discussion of Fahrenheit 451. May 24, 2 to 4 p.m.
Poetry Tea: The Freedom of Poetry
Location: North Regional Broward Community College Library, 1100 Coconut Creek Blvd. , Coconut Creek Published poet Brian Burns will read a selection of poems by Thich Nhat Hanh and Thomas Merton. Participants will also be encouraged to share their own poems. Cookies and tea will be served. May 25, 10:30 a.m.
Fahrenheit 451 Book Discussion
Location: Lighthouse Point Library, 2200 NE 38 Street, Lighthouse Point 33064 May 31, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Basic Book Repair
Location: Imperial Point Branch, 5985 N. Federal Highway , Fort Lauderdale
Learn how to preserve your favorite books, how to avoid common mistakes when repairing books, and where to buy supplies. Pick up your free copy of the Fahrenheit 451 Readers Guide at your local library. Call 954-357-7386 for more information. Founded in 1974, the award winning Broward County Libraries Division provides essential quality of life community service as well as outstanding customer service throughout Broward County. The library consists of a Main Library in Downtown Fort Lauderdale and 37 branches with more than three million items for public use. Broward County Library is the ninth largest library system in the United States serving ten million customers annually. # # #
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