9/13/2008 -
Saturday
The Grapes Of Wrath Display
Location: Gordon P. Allen LRC-
Piedmont Community College, Roxboro,
NC 27573
Displays of books with themes from
the Depression period and
Steinbeck’s work.
The Big Read -Depression Era
Children's Books Window Display
Location: Person County Partnership
for Children 111 South Main Street,
Roxboro, NC 27573
As a reminder to all Main Street
visitors, the Store-front styled
window will be adorned with jacket
covers of selected Children's Books
of the the Depression Era.
The Grapes Of Wrath- Book Display
Location: Orange County Public
Library, Hillsborough, NC 27278
Displays of Books with themes from
the Depression period and John
Steinbeck's work.
9/13/2008 - Saturday
1:00 pm
The Big Read KICKOFF-"A State of
Change"
Location: Rock of Ages Winery and
Vineyards, Hurdle Mills, NC 27541
This Kick-off for The Big Read will
be at the ROCK of AGES Winery and
Vineyards, a transformed Tobacco
farm to a winery and vineyard, will
include invitations to the
communities in Orange, Caswell and
Person Counties to read , think
about and discuss "The Grapes of
Wrath". Appearances by the keynote
speaker, Susan G. Shillinglaw,
Scholar in Residence - National
Steinbeck Center, Mayors, Boards of
County Commissioners, School
district officials, Assistant
Secretary- US. Department of
Education, Congressman, State
Representatives and State Senators.
Activities include proclamations
from local government officials,
musical entertainment from the
1930's era, old cars and tractor
show. Mark your calendars for this
and other exciting THE BIG READ
programs throughout September and
October. "Are We there yet"
9/14/2008 -
Sunday
The Big Read -Depression Era
Children's Books Window Display
Location: Person County Partnership
for Children 111 South Main Street,
Roxboro, NC 27573
As a reminder to all Main Street
visitors, the Store-front styled
window will be adorned with jacket
covers of selected Children's Books
of the the Depression Era.
The Grapes Of Wrath- Book Display
Location: Orange County Public
Library, Hillsborough, NC 27278
Displays of Books with themes from
the Depression period and John
Steinbeck's work.
9/14/2008 - Sunday
1:00 pm
Food and Children’s Book Drive
Location: Orange County Public
Library, Hillsborough, NC 27278
Bring non–perishable food items to
support families in need in Orange
County. The food will be donated to
OCIM (Orange Congregations in
Ministry) Food Pantry for Samaritan
Relief (emergency assistance). We
will also be collecting gently used
or new children’s books for OCIM.
Second to food, children’s books are
a highly requested item for families
in Orange County. Hunger, a big
issue during the Depression, and a
theme in The Big Read novel, The
Grapes of Wrath, is still prevalent
in our community. Job losses, high
energy costs and the mortgage crisis
are affecting more people each day,
this is your chance to help families
in your community deal with hunger
and illiteracy.
9/14/2008 - Sunday
2:00 pm
"The Grapes of Wrath"-The Novel in
the Movies- Filming Screening
Location: Piedmont Community College
D101 Theatre/Auditorium, Roxboro,,
NC 27573
Read and See! Come see the Oscar
winning film- "The Grapes of Wrath".
Join us on the Person County Campus
of Piedmont Community College for
the screening of the classic Film
version of the Pulitzer Prize
winning book of the Great
Depression. We will view and discuss
the movie as a part of The Big Read
festivities throughout the month of
September and October. Free
Admission, limited seating.
09/15/2008 - Monday
The Grapes Of Wrath Display
Location: Gordon P. Allen LRC-
Piedmont Community College, Roxboro,
NC 27573
Displays of books with themes from
the Depression period and
Steinbeck’s work.
The Big Read -Depression Era
Children's Books Window Display
Location: Person County Partnership
for Children 111 South Main Street,
Roxboro, NC 27573
As a reminder to all Main Street
visitors, the Store-front styled
window will be adorned with jacket
covers of selected Children's Books
of the the Depression Era.
The Grapes Of Wrath- Book Display
Location: Orange County Public
Library, Hillsborough, NC 27278
Displays of Books with themes from
the Depression period and John
Steinbeck's work.
09/15/2008 - Monday
9:00 am
Food and Children’s Book Drive
Location: Orange County Public
Library, Hillsborough, NC 27278
Bring non–perishable food items to
support families in need in Orange
County. The food will be donated to
OCIM (Orange Congregations in
Ministry) Food Pantry for Samaritan
Relief (emergency assistance). We
will also be collecting gently used
or new children’s books for OCIM.
Second to food, children’s books are
a highly requested item for families
in Orange County. Hunger, a big
issue during the Depression, and a
theme in The Big Read novel, The
Grapes of Wrath, is still prevalent
in our community. Job losses, high
energy costs and the mortgage crisis
are affecting more people each day,
this is your chance to help families
in your community deal with hunger
and illiteracy.
09/16/2008 - Tuesday
The Grapes Of Wrath Display
Location: Gordon P. Allen LRC-
Piedmont Community College, Roxboro,
NC 27573
Displays of books with themes from
the Depression period and
Steinbeck’s work.
The Big Read -Depression Era
Children's Books Window Display
Location: Person County Partnership
for Children 111 South Main Street,
Roxboro, NC 27573
As a reminder to all Main Street
visitors, the Store-front styled
window will be adorned with jacket
covers of selected Children's Books
of the the Depression Era.
The Grapes Of Wrath- Book Display
Location: Orange County Public
Library, Hillsborough, NC 27278
Displays of Books with themes from
the Depression period and John
Steinbeck's work.
09/16/2008 - Tuesday
9:00 am
Food and Children’s Book Drive
Location: Orange County Public
Library, Hillsborough, NC 27278
Bring non–perishable food items to
support families in need in Orange
County. The food will be donated to
OCIM (Orange Congregations in
Ministry) Food Pantry for Samaritan
Relief (emergency assistance). We
will also be collecting gently used
or new children’s books for OCIM.
Second to food, children’s books are
a highly requested item for families
in Orange County. Hunger, a big
issue during the Depression, and a
theme in The Big Read novel, The
Grapes of Wrath, is still prevalent
in our community. Job losses, high
energy costs and the mortgage crisis
are affecting more people each day,
this is your chance to help families
in your community deal with hunger
and illiteracy.
09/16/2008 - Tuesday
6:00 pm
Film Screening: "The Grapes of
Wrath"
Location: Caswell County Civic
Center, Yanceyville, NC 27379
Are We there Yet?, Reading "The
Grapes of Wrath" and Seeing the Film
is a challenging activity, but join
Friends of Gunn Library, Piedmont
Community College and Caswell County
Schools at Caswell County Civic
Center in Yanceyville for the
screening of the classic Film
version of the Pulitzer Prize
winning book of the Great
Depression. We will view and discuss
the movie as a part of The Big Read
festivities throughout the month of
September and October. Free
Admission, limited seating. Caswell
Book distribution night.
09/17/2008 - Wednesday
The Grapes Of Wrath Display
Location: Gordon P. Allen LRC-
Piedmont Community College, Roxboro,
NC 27573
Displays of books with themes from
the Depression period and
Steinbeck’s work.
The Big Read -Depression Era
Children's Books Window Display
Location: Person County Partnership
for Children 111 South Main Street,
Roxboro, NC 27573
As a reminder to all Main Street
visitors, the Store-front styled
window will be adorned with jacket
covers of selected Children's Books
of the the Depression Era.
The Grapes Of Wrath- Book Display
Location: Orange County Public
Library, Hillsborough, NC 27278
Displays of Books with themes from
the Depression period and John
Steinbeck's work.
09/17/2008 - Wednesday
9:00 am
Food and Children’s Book Drive
Location: Orange County Public
Library, Hillsborough, NC 27278
Bring non–perishable food items to
support families in need in Orange
County. The food will be donated to
OCIM (Orange Congregations in
Ministry) Food Pantry for Samaritan
Relief (emergency assistance). We
will also be collecting gently used
or new children’s books for OCIM.
Second to food, children’s books are
a highly requested item for families
in Orange County. Hunger, a big
issue during the Depression, and a
theme in The Big Read novel, The
Grapes of Wrath, is still prevalent
in our community. Job losses, high
energy costs and the mortgage crisis
are affecting more people each day,
this is your chance to help families
in your community deal with hunger
and illiteracy.
09/17/2008 - Wednesday
6:00 pm
Kick-off Family Program for The Big
Read
Location: Orange County Public
Library, Hillsborough, NC 27278
Greg Hanson and John Bemis of
“Hooverville” will play old-time
music originating in the Depression
era– Woody Guthrie songs such as
“Ol’Dan Tucker”, & “Chicken Reel”
will be featured as a part of The
Big Read, an initiative of the
National Endowment for the Arts in
partnership with the Institute of
Museum and Library Services and Arts
Midwest. The Grapes of Wrath by John
Steinbeck is the Big Read book, and
there will be free copies available
for the public. Bring non–perishable
food items to support families in
need in Orange County, which will be
donated to OCIM( Orange
Congregations in Mission). Donate 5
non perishable food items & the
library will waive up to $10.00 of
overdue fines. Sign up for your FREE
library card and listen to some good
ole time music at the Orange County
Public Library. Donate 5
non-perishable food items & the
library will waive up $10.00 of
overdue fines. Sign up for your FREE
library card and listen to some good
ole time music at the Orange County
Public Library.
09/18/2008 - Thursday
The Grapes Of Wrath Display
Location: Gordon P. Allen LRC-
Piedmont Community College, Roxboro,
NC 27573
Displays of books with themes from
the Depression period and
Steinbeck’s work.
The Big Read -Depression Era
Children's Books Window Display
Location: Person County Partnership
for Children 111 South Main Street,
Roxboro, NC 27573
As a reminder to all Main Street
visitors, the Store-front styled
window will be adorned with jacket
covers of selected Children's Books
of the the Depression Era.
The Grapes Of Wrath- Book Display
Location: Orange County Public
Library, Hillsborough, NC 27278
Displays of Books with themes from
the Depression period and John
Steinbeck's work.
09/18/2008 - Thursday
9:00 am
Food and Children’s Book Drive
Location: Orange County Public
Library, Hillsborough, NC 27278
Bring non–perishable food items to
support families in need in Orange
County. The food will be donated to
OCIM (Orange Congregations in
Ministry) Food Pantry for Samaritan
Relief (emergency assistance). We
will also be collecting gently used
or new children’s books for OCIM.
Second to food, children’s books are
a highly requested item for families
in Orange County. Hunger, a big
issue during the Depression, and a
theme in The Big Read novel, The
Grapes of Wrath, is still prevalent
in our community. Job losses, high
energy costs and the mortgage crisis
are affecting more people each day,
this is your chance to help families
in your community deal with hunger
and illiteracy.
09/19/2008 - Friday
The Grapes Of Wrath Display
Location: Gordon P. Allen LRC-
Piedmont Community College, Roxboro,
NC 27573
Displays of books with themes from
the Depression period and
Steinbeck’s work.
The Big Read -Depression Era
Children's Books Window Display
Location: Person County Partnership
for Children 111 South Main Street,
Roxboro, NC 27573
As a reminder to all Main Street
visitors, the Store-front styled
window will be adorned with jacket
covers of selected Children's Books
of the the Depression Era.
The Grapes Of Wrath- Book Display
Location: Orange County Public
Library, Hillsborough, NC 27278
Displays of Books with themes from
the Depression period and John
Steinbeck's work.
09/19/2008 - Friday
9:00 am
Food and Children’s Book Drive
Location: Orange County Public
Library, Hillsborough, NC 27278
Bring non–perishable food items to
support families in need in Orange
County. The food will be donated to
OCIM (Orange Congregations in
Ministry) Food Pantry for Samaritan
Relief (emergency assistance). We
will also be collecting gently used
or new children’s books for OCIM.
Second to food, children’s books are
a highly requested item for families
in Orange County. Hunger, a big
issue during the Depression, and a
theme in The Big Read novel, The
Grapes of Wrath, is still prevalent
in our community. Job losses, high
energy costs and the mortgage crisis
are affecting more people each day,
this is your chance to help families
in your community deal with hunger
and illiteracy.
09/19/2008 - Friday
7:00 pm
3-D, Desserts, DeCaf and Discussion,
Lessons from Literature.
Location: St. Mark's Episcopal
Church, Parish House, Roxboro, NC
27573
Lesson from Literature, a
multi-dimensional book review with
Coffee, Desserts and Discussion.
Come discuss themes of the The
Grapes of Wrath" as the Faith
Community responds to a community in
crisis. Discussion will surround the
many themes of religion, poverty,
homelessness, financial collapse,
substance abuse and environmental
issues. many of these same are
themes which exist in The Grapes of
Wrath and the relevancy to today's
issues. All community members are
welcomed.
09/20/2008 - Saturday
The Grapes Of Wrath Display
Location: Gordon P. Allen LRC-
Piedmont Community College, Roxboro,
NC 27573
Displays of books with themes from
the Depression period and
Steinbeck’s work.
The Big Read -Depression Era
Children's Books Window Display
Location: Person County Partnership
for Children 111 South Main Street,
Roxboro, NC 27573
As a reminder to all Main Street
visitors, the Store-front styled
window will be adorned with jacket
covers of selected Children's Books
of the the Depression Era.
The Grapes Of Wrath- Book Display
Location: Orange County Public
Library, Hillsborough, NC 27278
Displays of Books with themes from
the Depression period and John
Steinbeck's work.
09/20/2008 - Saturday
9:00 am
Food and Children’s Book Drive
Location: Orange County Public
Library, Hillsborough, NC 27278
Bring non–perishable food items to
support families in need in Orange
County. The food will be donated to
OCIM (Orange Congregations in
Ministry) Food Pantry for Samaritan
Relief (emergency assistance). We
will also be collecting gently used
or new children’s books for OCIM.
Second to food, children’s books are
a highly requested item for families
in Orange County. Hunger, a big
issue during the Depression, and a
theme in The Big Read novel, The
Grapes of Wrath, is still prevalent
in our community. Job losses, high
energy costs and the mortgage crisis
are affecting more people each day,
this is your chance to help families
in your community deal with hunger
and illiteracy.
09/20/2008 - Saturday
The Big Read -Depression Era
Children's Books Window Display
Location: Person County Partnership
for Children 111 South Main Street,
Roxboro, NC 27573
As a reminder to all Main Street
visitors, the Store-front styled
window will be adorned with jacket
covers of selected Children's Books
of the the Depression Era.
The Grapes Of Wrath- Book Display
Location: Orange County Public
Library, Hillsborough, NC 27278
Displays of Books with themes from
the Depression period and John
Steinbeck's work.
09/22/2008 - Monday
The Grapes Of Wrath Display
Location: Gordon P. Allen LRC-
Piedmont Community College, Roxboro,
NC 27573
Displays of books with themes from
the Depression period and
Steinbeck’s work.
The Big Read -Depression Era
Children's Books Window Display
Location: Person County Partnership
for Children 111 South Main Street,
Roxboro, NC 27573
As a reminder to all Main Street
visitors, the Store-front styled
window will be adorned with jacket
covers of selected Children's Books
of the the Depression Era.
The Grapes Of Wrath- Book Display
Location: Orange County Public
Library, Hillsborough, NC 27278
Displays of Books with themes from
the Depression period and John
Steinbeck's work.
09/23/2008 - Tuesday
The Grapes Of Wrath Display
Location: Gordon P. Allen LRC-
Piedmont Community College, Roxboro,
NC 27573
Displays of books with themes from
the Depression period and
Steinbeck’s work.
The Big Read -Depression Era
Children's Books Window Display
Location: Person County Partnership
for Children 111 South Main Street,
Roxboro, NC 27573
As a reminder to all Main Street
visitors, the Store-front styled
window will be adorned with jacket
covers of selected Children's Books
of the the Depression Era.
The Grapes Of Wrath- Book Display
Location: Orange County Public
Library, Hillsborough, NC 27278
Displays of Books with themes from
the Depression period and John
Steinbeck's work.
09/24/2008 - Wednesday
The Grapes Of Wrath Display
Location: Gordon P. Allen LRC-
Piedmont Community College, Roxboro,
NC 27573
Displays of books with themes from
the Depression period and
Steinbeck’s work.
The Big Read -Depression Era
Children's Books Window Display
Location: Person County Partnership
for Children 111 South Main Street,
Roxboro, NC 27573
As a reminder to all Main Street
visitors, the Store-front styled
window will be adorned with jacket
covers of selected Children's Books
of the the Depression Era.
The Grapes Of Wrath- Book Display
Location: Orange County Public
Library, Hillsborough, NC 27278
Displays of Books with themes from
the Depression period and John
Steinbeck's work.
09/24/2008 - Wednesday
3:30 pm
An American Girl Party- Celebrate
The Big Read
Location: Orange County Public
Library, Hillsborough, NC 27278
This is a CHAKA- After school
program for ages 6-12. The Orange
County Public Library Presents...An
American Girls Party– Celebrate the
Big Read with us in this fun program
with Depression era snacks, games,
crafts and more.Dress up in
Depression era garb and step back in
time with "Kitt Kittredge~ An
American Girl."
09/25/2008 - Thursday
The Grapes Of Wrath Display
Location: Gordon P. Allen LRC-
Piedmont Community College, Roxboro,
NC 27573
Displays of books with themes from
the Depression period and
Steinbeck’s work.
The Big Read -Depression Era
Children's Books Window Display
Location: Person County Partnership
for Children 111 South Main Street,
Roxboro, NC 27573
As a reminder to all Main Street
visitors, the Store-front styled
window will be adorned with jacket
covers of selected Children's Books
of the the Depression Era.
The Grapes Of Wrath- Book Display
Location: Orange County Public
Library, Hillsborough, NC 27278
Displays of Books with themes from
the Depression period and John
Steinbeck's work.
09/25/2008 - Thursday
4:00 pm
The Big Read -Depression era games
Location: Gunn Memorial Libary,
Yanceyville, NC 27379
Playing the Game, come play
depression era games, Scrabble,
Monopoly and more.
09/25/2008 - Thursday
6:30 pm
Reading to Young Children Workshop
Location: Roxboro Baptist Church
Felllowship Hall, Roxboro, NC 27573
A workshop for Child care Providers
to increase activities in building
readers at the toddlers stage.
Utilizing books of the Depression
Era- "Millions of Cats", "The Little
Engine that Could" "Little Toot",
will be the focus of this workshop
which will teach participants the
importance of reading and provide
story stretcher activities. Partner-
Person County Partnership for
Children
09/26/2008 - Friday
The Grapes Of Wrath Display
Location: Gordon P. Allen LRC-
Piedmont Community College, Roxboro,
NC 27573
Displays of books with themes from
the Depression period and
Steinbeck’s work.
The Big Read -Depression Era
Children's Books Window Display
Location: Person County Partnership
for Children 111 South Main Street,
Roxboro, NC 27573
As a reminder to all Main Street
visitors, the Store-front styled
window will be adorned with jacket
covers of selected Children's Books
of the the Depression Era.
The Grapes Of Wrath- Book Display
Location: Orange County Public
Library, Hillsborough, NC 27278
Displays of Books with themes from
the Depression period and John
Steinbeck's work.
09/27/2008 - Saturday
The Grapes Of Wrath Display
Location: Gordon P. Allen LRC-
Piedmont Community College, Roxboro,
NC 27573
Displays of books with themes from
the Depression period and
Steinbeck’s work.
The Big Read -Depression Era
Children's Books Window Display
Location: Person County Partnership
for Children 111 South Main Street,
Roxboro, NC 27573
As a reminder to all Main Street
visitors, the Store-front styled
window will be adorned with jacket
covers of selected Children's Books
of the the Depression Era.
The Grapes Of Wrath- Book Display
Location: Orange County Public
Library, Hillsborough, NC 27278
Displays of Books with themes from
the Depression period and John
Steinbeck's work.
09/28/2008 - Sunday
The Big Read -Depression Era
Children's Books Window Display
Location: Person County Partnership
for Children 111 South Main Street,
Roxboro, NC 27573
As a reminder to all Main Street
visitors, the Store-front styled
window will be adorned with jacket
covers of selected Children's Books
of the the Depression Era.
The Grapes Of Wrath- Book Display
Location: Orange County Public
Library, Hillsborough, NC 27278
Displays of Books with themes from
the Depression period and John
Steinbeck's work.
09/29/2008 - Monday
The Grapes Of Wrath Display
Location: Gordon P. Allen LRC-
Piedmont Community College, Roxboro,
NC 27573
Displays of books with themes from
the Depression period and
Steinbeck’s work.
The Big Read -Depression Era
Children's Books Window Display
Location: Person County Partnership
for Children 111 South Main Street,
Roxboro, NC 27573
As a reminder to all Main Street
visitors, the Store-front styled
window will be adorned with jacket
covers of selected Children's Books
of the the Depression Era.
The Grapes Of Wrath- Book Display
Location: Orange County Public
Library, Hillsborough, NC 27278
Displays of Books with themes from
the Depression period and John
Steinbeck's work.
09/30/2008 - Tuesday
The Grapes Of Wrath Display
Location: Gordon P. Allen LRC-
Piedmont Community College, Roxboro,
NC 27573
Displays of books with themes from
the Depression period and
Steinbeck’s work.
The Big Read -Depression Era
Children's Books Window Display
Location: Person County Partnership
for Children 111 South Main Street,
Roxboro, NC 27573
As a reminder to all Main Street
visitors, the Store-front styled
window will be adorned with jacket
covers of selected Children's Books
of the the Depression Era.
The Grapes Of Wrath- Book Display
Location: Orange County Public
Library, Hillsborough, NC 27278
Displays of Books with themes from
the Depression period and John
Steinbeck's work.
10/01/2008 - Wednesday
The Grapes Of Wrath Display
Location: Gordon P. Allen LRC-
Piedmont Community College, Roxboro,
NC 27573
Displays of books with themes from
the Depression period and
Steinbeck’s work.
The Big Read -Depression Era
Children's Books Window Display
Location: Person County Partnership
for Children 111 South Main Street,
Roxboro, NC 27573
As a reminder to all Main Street
visitors, the Store-front styled
window will be adorned with jacket
covers of selected Children's Books
of the the Depression Era.
The Grapes Of Wrath- Book Display
Location: Orange County Public
Library, Hillsborough, NC 27278
Displays of Books with themes from
the Depression period and John
Steinbeck's work.
10/02/2008 - Thursday
The Grapes Of Wrath Display
Location: Gordon P. Allen LRC-
Piedmont Community College, Roxboro,
NC 27573
Displays of books with themes from
the Depression period and
Steinbeck’s work.
The Big Read -Depression Era
Children's Books Window Display
Location: Person County Partnership
for Children 111 South Main Street,
Roxboro, NC 27573
As a reminder to all Main Street
visitors, the Store-front styled
window will be adorned with jacket
covers of selected Children's Books
of the the Depression Era.
The Grapes Of Wrath- Book Display
Location: Orange County Public
Library, Hillsborough, NC 27278
Displays of Books with themes from
the Depression period and John
Steinbeck's work.
10/02/2008 - Thursday
4:00 pm
An American Girl Party- Celebrate
The Big Read
Location: Person County Public
Library, Roxboro,, NC 27573
Join us in an American Girl Booktalk
on Kitt Kittredge, in the Person
County Library gallery. Enjoy the
discussion of the novel and of the
depression era character. Prizes and
refreshments.
10/03/2008 - Friday
The Grapes Of Wrath Display
Location: Gordon P. Allen LRC-
Piedmont Community College, Roxboro,
NC 27573
Displays of books with themes from
the Depression period and
Steinbeck’s work.
The Big Read -Depression Era
Children's Books Window Display
Location: Person County Partnership
for Children 111 South Main Street,
Roxboro, NC 27573
As a reminder to all Main Street
visitors, the Store-front styled
window will be adorned with jacket
covers of selected Children's Books
of the the Depression Era.
The Grapes Of Wrath- Book Display
Location: Orange County Public
Library, Hillsborough, NC 27278
Displays of Books with themes from
the Depression period and John
Steinbeck's work.
10/04/2008 - Saturday
The Grapes Of Wrath Display
Location: Gordon P. Allen LRC-
Piedmont Community College, Roxboro,
NC 27573
Displays of books with themes from
the Depression period and
Steinbeck’s work.
The Big Read -Depression Era
Children's Books Window Display
Location: Person County Partnership
for Children 111 South Main Street,
Roxboro, NC 27573
As a reminder to all Main Street
visitors, the Store-front styled
window will be adorned with jacket
covers of selected Children's Books
of the the Depression Era.
The Grapes Of Wrath- Book Display
Location: Orange County Public
Library, Hillsborough, NC 27278
Displays of Books with themes from
the Depression period and John
Steinbeck's work.
10/05/2008 - Sunday
The Big Read -Depression Era
Children's Books Window Display
Location: Person County Partnership
for Children 111 South Main Street,
Roxboro, NC 27573
As a reminder to all Main Street
visitors, the Store-front styled
window will be adorned with jacket
covers of selected Children's Books
of the the Depression Era.
The Grapes Of Wrath- Book Display
Location: Orange County Public
Library, Hillsborough, NC 27278
Displays of Books with themes from
the Depression period and John
Steinbeck's work.
10/05/2008 - Sunday
2:00 pm
"The Grapes of Wrath"-The Novel in
the Movies- Filming Screening
Location: Piedmont Community College
D101 Theatre/Auditorium, Roxboro,,
NC 27573
Read and See! Come see the Oscar
winning film- "The Grapes of Wrath".
Join us on the Person County Campus
of Piedmont Community College for
the screening of the classic Film
version of the Pulitzer Prize
winning book of the Great
Depression. We will view and discuss
the movie as a part of The Big Read
festivities throughout the month of
September and October. Free
Admission, limited seating.
10/06/2008 - Monday
The Grapes Of Wrath Display
Location: Gordon P. Allen LRC-
Piedmont Community College, Roxboro,
NC 27573
Displays of books with themes from
the Depression period and
Steinbeck’s work.
The Big Read -Depression Era
Children's Books Window Display
Location: Person County Partnership
for Children 111 South Main Street,
Roxboro, NC 27573
As a reminder to all Main Street
visitors, the Store-front styled
window will be adorned with jacket
covers of selected Children's Books
of the the Depression Era.
The Grapes Of Wrath- Book Display
Location: Orange County Public
Library, Hillsborough, NC 27278
Displays of Books with themes from
the Depression period and John
Steinbeck's work.
10/06/2008 - Monday
7:00 pm
"The Grapes of Wrath- Community Book
Discussion
Location: Kirby Theater, Roxboro, NC
27573
Come hear Dr.Elliot Engel, Professor
of Literature, present a program on
"The Grapes of Wrath". Marvel as he
humors, charms and captivates the
audience assembled in the Kirby
Theater. Hear how he makes great
writers and other topics accessible
to everyone. Marvel over insightful
manner of inspiring all to engage in
reading and listening to great works
of literature.
10/07/2008 - Tuesday
The Grapes Of Wrath Display
Location: Gordon P. Allen LRC-
Piedmont Community College, Roxboro,
NC 27573
Displays of books with themes from
the Depression period and
Steinbeck’s work.
The Big Read -Depression Era
Children's Books Window Display
Location: Person County Partnership
for Children 111 South Main Street,
Roxboro, NC 27573
As a reminder to all Main Street
visitors, the Store-front styled
window will be adorned with jacket
covers of selected Children's Books
of the the Depression Era.
The Grapes Of Wrath- Book Display
Location: Orange County Public
Library, Hillsborough, NC 27278
Displays of Books with themes from
the Depression period and John
Steinbeck's work.
10/08/2008 - Wednesday
The Grapes Of Wrath Display
Location: Gordon P. Allen LRC-
Piedmont Community College, Roxboro,
NC 27573
Displays of books with themes from
the Depression period and
Steinbeck’s work.
The Big Read -Depression Era
Children's Books Window Display
Location: Person County Partnership
for Children 111 South Main Street,
Roxboro, NC 27573
As a reminder to all Main Street
visitors, the Store-front styled
window will be adorned with jacket
covers of selected Children's Books
of the the Depression Era.
The Grapes Of Wrath- Book Display
Location: Orange County Public
Library, Hillsborough, NC 27278
Displays of Books with themes from
the Depression period and John
Steinbeck's work.
10/09/2008 - Thursday
The Grapes Of Wrath Display
Location: Gordon P. Allen LRC-
Piedmont Community College, Roxboro,
NC 27573
Displays of books with themes from
the Depression period and
Steinbeck’s work.
The Big Read -Depression Era
Children's Books Window Display
Location: Person County Partnership
for Children 111 South Main Street,
Roxboro, NC 27573
As a reminder to all Main Street
visitors, the Store-front styled
window will be adorned with jacket
covers of selected Children's Books
of the the Depression Era.
The Grapes Of Wrath- Book Display
Location: Orange County Public
Library, Hillsborough, NC 27278
Displays of Books with themes from
the Depression period and John
Steinbeck's work.
10/09/2008 - Thursday
4:00 pm
Art of the Depression Era-for Teens
Location: Orange County Public
Library, Hillsborough, NC 27278
Richard Cloudt, cartoonist and
artist will teach a workshop on
Depression Era Art in America. He
will discuss fine art, including the
Harlem Renaissance, Illustration
(Norman Rockwell), and Cartoons
including Superman, Li’l Abner and
more. This is a Big Read event,
inspired by the novel, The Grapes of
Wrath by John Steinbeck.
10/10/2008 - Friday
The Grapes Of Wrath Display
Location: Gordon P. Allen LRC-
Piedmont Community College, Roxboro,
NC 27573
Displays of books with themes from
the Depression period and
Steinbeck’s work.
The Big Read -Depression Era
Children's Books Window Display
Location: Person County Partnership
for Children 111 South Main Street,
Roxboro, NC 27573
As a reminder to all Main Street
visitors, the Store-front styled
window will be adorned with jacket
covers of selected Children's Books
of the the Depression Era.
The Grapes Of Wrath- Book Display
Location: Orange County Public
Library, Hillsborough, NC 27278
Displays of Books with themes from
the Depression period and John
Steinbeck's work.
10/11/2008 - Saturday
The Grapes Of Wrath Display
Location: Gordon P. Allen LRC-
Piedmont Community College, Roxboro,
NC 27573
Displays of books with themes from
the Depression period and
Steinbeck’s work.
The Big Read -Depression Era
Children's Books Window Display
Location: Person County Partnership
for Children 111 South Main Street,
Roxboro, NC 27573
As a reminder to all Main Street
visitors, the Store-front styled
window will be adorned with jacket
covers of selected Children's Books
of the the Depression Era.
The Grapes Of Wrath- Book Display
Location: Orange County Public
Library, Hillsborough, NC 27278
Displays of Books with themes from
the Depression period and John
Steinbeck's work.
10/11/2008 - Saturday
2:00 pm
The BIG READ- The Grapes of Wrath at
the Vineyards
Location: Carracino Vineyards -4842
Park Springs Road, Pelham, NC 27311
Southern Delight! Join in for a fall
Book discussion of the Grapes of
Wrath at Scenic Carracino Vineyards.
Discussion of the Epic Grapes of
Wrath and its author John Steinbeck
at the transformed Vineyard. Hear
about the role of the USDA in the
transformation and renewal of a
historic family tobacco farm into a
productive vineyard. The Role of
Government(USDA) to communities in
Crisis, very much like the
Depression era as described in "The
Grapes of Wrath".
10/12/2008 - Sunday
The Big Read -Depression Era
Children's Books Window Display
Location: Person County Partnership
for Children 111 South Main Street,
Roxboro, NC 27573
As a reminder to all Main Street
visitors, the Store-front styled
window will be adorned with jacket
covers of selected Children's Books
of the the Depression Era.
The Grapes Of Wrath- Book Display
Location: Orange County Public
Library, Hillsborough, NC 27278
Displays of Books with themes from
the Depression period and John
Steinbeck's work.
10/12/2008 - Sunday
2:00 pm
The Big Read- The Grapes of Wrath- @
Milton Arts Gallery
Location: Milton Arts Gallery,
Milton, NC
A Discussion of John Steinbeck, a
literary artist and his work, The
Grapes of Wrath in Historic Milton
North Carolina
10/13/2008 - Monday
The Grapes Of Wrath Display
Location: Gordon P. Allen LRC-
Piedmont Community College, Roxboro,
NC 27573
Displays of books with themes from
the Depression period and
Steinbeck’s work.
The Big Read -Depression Era
Children's Books Window Display
Location: Person County Partnership
for Children 111 South Main Street,
Roxboro, NC 27573
As a reminder to all Main Street
visitors, the Store-front styled
window will be adorned with jacket
covers of selected Children's Books
of the the Depression Era.
The Grapes Of Wrath- Book Display
Location: Orange County Public
Library, Hillsborough, NC 27278
Displays of Books with themes from
the Depression period and John
Steinbeck's work.
10/14/2008 - Tuesday
The Grapes Of Wrath Display
Location: Gordon P. Allen LRC-
Piedmont Community College, Roxboro,
NC 27573
Displays of books with themes from
the Depression period and
Steinbeck’s work.
The Big Read -Depression Era
Children's Books Window Display
Location: Person County Partnership
for Children 111 South Main Street,
Roxboro, NC 27573
As a reminder to all Main Street
visitors, the Store-front styled
window will be adorned with jacket
covers of selected Children's Books
of the the Depression Era.
The Grapes Of Wrath- Book Display
Location: Orange County Public
Library, Hillsborough, NC 27278
Displays of Books with themes from
the Depression period and John
Steinbeck's work.
10/14/2008 - Tuesday
12:00 pm
Presentation- Parental Reading and
Importance of Quality Literature to
local community and economy
Location: Chamber Of Commerce
Industrial Relations Committee
Meeting- Homestead Restaurant,
Timberlake, NC 27583
Presentation to Industrial Relations
committee of Roxboro- Person County
Chamber of Commerce. Depression Era
luncheon to be served.
10/14/2008 - Tuesday
6:30 pm
Orange County Public Library Evening
Book Club Discussion
Location: Orange County Public
Library, Hillsborough, NC 27278
Local residents are encouraged to
join the discussion of this month’s
book club selection, for The Big
Read: The Grapes of Wrath by John
Steinbeck. A local author will lead
the discussion of Depression era
themes in the book, and how they
relate to current issues of
unemployment, hunger and
homelessness in our community.
10/15/2008 - Wednesday
The Grapes Of Wrath Display
Location: Gordon P. Allen LRC-
Piedmont Community College, Roxboro,
NC 27573
Displays of books with themes from
the Depression period and
Steinbeck’s work.
The Big Read -Depression Era
Children's Books Window Display
Location: Person County Partnership
for Children 111 South Main Street,
Roxboro, NC 27573
As a reminder to all Main Street
visitors, the Store-front styled
window will be adorned with jacket
covers of selected Children's Books
of the the Depression Era.
The Grapes Of Wrath- Book Display
Location: Orange County Public
Library, Hillsborough, NC 27278
Displays of Books with themes from
the Depression period and John
Steinbeck's work.
10/16/2008 - Thursday
The Grapes Of Wrath Display
Location: Gordon P. Allen LRC-
Piedmont Community College, Roxboro,
NC 27573
Displays of books with themes from
the Depression period and
Steinbeck’s work.
The Big Read -Depression Era
Children's Books Window Display
Location: Person County Partnership
for Children 111 South Main Street,
Roxboro, NC 27573
As a reminder to all Main Street
visitors, the Store-front styled
window will be adorned with jacket
covers of selected Children's Books
of the the Depression Era.
The Grapes Of Wrath- Book Display
Location: Orange County Public
Library, Hillsborough, NC 27278
Displays of Books with themes from
the Depression period and John
Steinbeck's work.
10/17/2008 - Friday
The Grapes Of Wrath Display
Location: Gordon P. Allen LRC-
Piedmont Community College, Roxboro,
NC 27573
Displays of books with themes from
the Depression period and
Steinbeck’s work.
The Big Read -Depression Era
Children's Books Window Display
Location: Person County Partnership
for Children 111 South Main Street,
Roxboro, NC 27573
As a reminder to all Main Street
visitors, the Store-front styled
window will be adorned with jacket
covers of selected Children's Books
of the the Depression Era.
The Grapes Of Wrath- Book Display
Location: Orange County Public
Library, Hillsborough, NC 27278
Displays of Books with themes from
the Depression period and John
Steinbeck's work.
10/17/2008 - Friday
7:00 pm
3-D, Desserts, DeCaf and Discussion,
Lessons from Literature.
Location: St. Mark's Episcopal
Church, Parish House, Roxboro, NC
27573
Lesson from Literature, a
multi-dimensional book review with
Coffee, Desserts and Discussion.
Come discuss themes of the The
Grapes of Wrath" as the Faith
Community responds to a community in
crisis. Discussion will surround the
many themes of religion, poverty,
homelessness, financial collapse,
substance abuse and environmental
issues. many of these same are
themes which exist in The Grapes of
Wrath and the relevancy to today's
issues. All community members are
welcomed.
10/18/2008 - Saturday
The Grapes Of Wrath Display
Location: Gordon P. Allen LRC-
Piedmont Community College, Roxboro,
NC 27573
Displays of books with themes from
the Depression period and
Steinbeck’s work.
The Big Read -Depression Era
Children's Books Window Display
Location: Person County Partnership
for Children 111 South Main Street,
Roxboro, NC 27573
As a reminder to all Main Street
visitors, the Store-front styled
window will be adorned with jacket
covers of selected Children's Books
of the the Depression Era.
The Grapes Of Wrath- Book Display
Location: Orange County Public
Library, Hillsborough, NC 27278
Displays of Books with themes from
the Depression period and John
Steinbeck's work.
10/19/2008 - Sunday
The Big Read -Depression Era
Children's Books Window Display
Location: Person County Partnership
for Children 111 South Main Street,
Roxboro, NC 27573
As a reminder to all Main Street
visitors, the Store-front styled
window will be adorned with jacket
covers of selected Children's Books
of the the Depression Era.
The Grapes Of Wrath- Book Display
Location: Orange County Public
Library, Hillsborough, NC 27278
Displays of Books with themes from
the Depression period and John
Steinbeck's work.
10/20/2008 - Monday
The Grapes Of Wrath Display
Location: Gordon P. Allen LRC-
Piedmont Community College, Roxboro,
NC 27573
Displays of books with themes from
the Depression period and
Steinbeck’s work.
The Big Read -Depression Era
Children's Books Window Display
Location: Person County Partnership
for Children 111 South Main Street,
Roxboro, NC 27573
As a reminder to all Main Street
visitors, the Store-front styled
window will be adorned with jacket
covers of selected Children's Books
of the the Depression Era.
The Grapes Of Wrath- Book Display
Location: Orange County Public
Library, Hillsborough, NC 27278
Displays of Books with themes from
the Depression period and John
Steinbeck's work.
10/21/2008 - Tuesday
The Grapes Of Wrath Display
Location: Gordon P. Allen LRC-
Piedmont Community College, Roxboro,
NC 27573
Displays of books with themes from
the Depression period and
Steinbeck’s work.
The Big Read -Depression Era
Children's Books Window Display
Location: Person County Partnership
for Children 111 South Main Street,
Roxboro, NC 27573
As a reminder to all Main Street
visitors, the Store-front styled
window will be adorned with jacket
covers of selected Children's Books
of the the Depression Era.
The Grapes Of Wrath- Book Display
Location: Orange County Public
Library, Hillsborough, NC 27278
Displays of Books with themes from
the Depression period and John
Steinbeck's work.
10/21/2008 - Tuesday
10:00 am
StepN 2theArtZ
Location: Piedmont Community College
LRC, Roxboro, NC 27573
Piedmont Community College Daycare
students will provide a songfest of
Woody Guthrie songs; "This Land is
Your Land", "Git along little
doggie" and others. These preschool
children will demonstrate the
cultural tie to the Depression
period with songs followed with a
selection of reading from the
Pre-kindergarteners.
10:00 am
The BIG READ- Grape Preschool
Storytime
Location: Person County Public
Library- Children's Section,
Roxboro,, NC 27573
Preschool Storytime, featuring the
letter G and Grapes. Bring your
young pre-readers to an enjoyable
Storytime activity.
10/21/2008 - Tuesday
4:00 pm
Kim Buchanan- Sings Folksongs from
the 1930's Era
Location: Person County Public
Library- Children's Section,
Roxboro,, NC 27573
Join us in a Woody Guthrie Songfest
of folksongs of the 1930's era.
Local performing artist will
entertain all in this family event.
10/21/2008 - Tuesday
5:30 pm
Story telling and Reception for
Children
Location: Piedmont Community College
Auditorium-D101, Roxboro, NC 27573
Join in for a captivating
storytelling opportunity for
preschool children by master
storyteller, Fred Motley.
Imagination Library, Refreshments to
include Depression Era specialties
such as molasses cookies, apple
slices, grapes and apple cider.
10/22/2008 - Wednesday
The Grapes Of Wrath Display
Location: Gordon P. Allen LRC-
Piedmont Community College, Roxboro,
NC 27573
Displays of books with themes from
the Depression period and
Steinbeck’s work.
The Big Read -Depression Era
Children's Books Window Display
Location: Person County Partnership
for Children 111 South Main Street,
Roxboro, NC 27573
As a reminder to all Main Street
visitors, the Store-front styled
window will be adorned with jacket
covers of selected Children's Books
of the the Depression Era.
The Grapes Of Wrath- Book Display
Location: Orange County Public
Library, Hillsborough, NC 27278
Displays of Books with themes from
the Depression period and John
Steinbeck's work.
10/23/2008 - Thursday
The Grapes Of Wrath Display
Location: Gordon P. Allen LRC-
Piedmont Community College, Roxboro,
NC 27573
Displays of books with themes from
the Depression period and
Steinbeck’s work.
The Big Read -Depression Era
Children's Books Window Display
Location: Person County Partnership
for Children 111 South Main Street,
Roxboro, NC 27573
As a reminder to all Main Street
visitors, the Store-front styled
window will be adorned with jacket
covers of selected Children's Books
of the the Depression Era.
The Grapes Of Wrath- Book Display
Location: Orange County Public
Library, Hillsborough, NC 27278
Displays of Books with themes from
the Depression period and John
Steinbeck's work.
10/24/2008 - Friday
The Grapes Of Wrath Display
Location: Gordon P. Allen LRC-
Piedmont Community College, Roxboro,
NC 27573
Displays of books with themes from
the Depression period and
Steinbeck’s work.
The Big Read -Depression Era
Children's Books Window Display
Location: Person County Partnership
for Children 111 South Main Street,
Roxboro, NC 27573
As a reminder to all Main Street
visitors, the Store-front styled
window will be adorned with jacket
covers of selected Children's Books
of the the Depression Era.
The Grapes Of Wrath- Book Display
Location: Orange County Public
Library, Hillsborough, NC 27278
Displays of Books with themes from
the Depression period and John
Steinbeck's work.
10/25/2008 - Saturday
The Grapes Of Wrath Display
Location: Gordon P. Allen LRC-
Piedmont Community College, Roxboro,
NC 27573
Displays of books with themes from
the Depression period and
Steinbeck’s work.
The Big Read -Depression Era
Children's Books Window Display
Location: Person County Partnership
for Children 111 South Main Street,
Roxboro, NC 27573
As a reminder to all Main Street
visitors, the Store-front styled
window will be adorned with jacket
covers of selected Children's Books
of the the Depression Era.
The Grapes Of Wrath- Book Display
Location: Orange County Public
Library, Hillsborough, NC 27278
Displays of Books with themes from
the Depression period and John
Steinbeck's work.
10/25/2008 - Saturday
1:00 pm
Fair Trade Expo
Location: Century Hall ~ Carrboro
Century Center ~ Carrboro Cybrary ,
100 N. Greensboro St. ~, Carrboro,
NC 27510
Inspired by The Big Read novel, The
Grapes of Wrath and to bring
attention to the struggles of farm
workers and what our local community
is doing to help, come to the Fair
Trade Expo. Products can be fair
trade certified if the workers are
paid fairly, have fair working
conditions, and if the products are
grown with environmental
sustainability. Also, fair trade
premiums are invested back into
community development for the farm
workers. Come learn about fair trade
and its impact upon laborers and
farm workers by exploring fair trade
goods offered by local businesses.
Get free samples, buy fair trade
items, play games, and win fair
trade prizes during this
entertaining and informative event
for the whole family. Come celebrate
The Big Read with us! The Big Read
is an initiative of the National
Endowment for the Arts in
partnership with the Institute of
Museum and Library Services and Arts
Midwest. For more information call
Laura Dallas at the Carrboro Cybrary:
(919) 918-7387.
10/26/2008 - Sunday
The Big Read -Depression Era
Children's Books Window Display
Location: Person County Partnership
for Children 111 South Main Street,
Roxboro, NC 27573
As a reminder to all Main Street
visitors, the Store-front styled
window will be adorned with jacket
covers of selected Children's Books
of the the Depression Era.
The Grapes Of Wrath- Book Display
Location: Orange County Public
Library, Hillsborough, NC 27278
Displays of Books with themes from
the Depression period and John
Steinbeck's work.
10/27/2008 - Monday
The Grapes Of Wrath Display
Location: Gordon P. Allen LRC-
Piedmont Community College, Roxboro,
NC 27573
Displays of books with themes from
the Depression period and
Steinbeck’s work.
The Big Read -Depression Era
Children's Books Window Display
Location: Person County Partnership
for Children 111 South Main Street,
Roxboro, NC 27573
As a reminder to all Main Street
visitors, the Store-front styled
window will be adorned with jacket
covers of selected Children's Books
of the the Depression Era.
The Grapes Of Wrath- Book Display
Location: Orange County Public
Library, Hillsborough, NC 27278
Displays of Books with themes from
the Depression period and John
Steinbeck's work.
10/28/2008 - Tuesday
The Grapes Of Wrath Display
Location: Gordon P. Allen LRC-
Piedmont Community College, Roxboro,
NC 27573
Displays of books with themes from
the Depression period and
Steinbeck’s work.
The Big Read -Depression Era
Children's Books Window Display
Location: Person County Partnership
for Children 111 South Main Street,
Roxboro, NC 27573
As a reminder to all Main Street
visitors, the Store-front styled
window will be adorned with jacket
covers of selected Children's Books
of the the Depression Era.
The Grapes Of Wrath- Book Display
Location: Orange County Public
Library, Hillsborough, NC 27278
Displays of Books with themes from
the Depression period and John
Steinbeck's work.
10/29/2008 - Wednesday
The Grapes Of Wrath Display
Location: Gordon P. Allen LRC-
Piedmont Community College, Roxboro,
NC 27573
Displays of books with themes from
the Depression period and
Steinbeck’s work.
The Big Read -Depression Era
Children's Books Window Display
Location: Person County Partnership
for Children 111 South Main Street,
Roxboro, NC 27573
As a reminder to all Main Street
visitors, the Store-front styled
window will be adorned with jacket
covers of selected Children's Books
of the the Depression Era.
The Grapes Of Wrath- Book Display
Location: Orange County Public
Library, Hillsborough, NC 27278
Displays of Books with themes from
the Depression period and John
Steinbeck's work.
10/30/2008 - Thursday
The Grapes Of Wrath Display
Location: Gordon P. Allen LRC-
Piedmont Community College, Roxboro,
NC 27573
Displays of books with themes from
the Depression period and
Steinbeck’s work.
The Big Read -Depression Era
Children's Books Window Display
Location: Person County Partnership
for Children 111 South Main Street,
Roxboro, NC 27573
As a reminder to all Main Street
visitors, the Store-front styled
window will be adorned with jacket
covers of selected Children's Books
of the the Depression Era.
The Grapes Of Wrath- Book Display
Location: Orange County Public
Library, Hillsborough, NC 27278
Displays of Books with themes from
the Depression period and John
Steinbeck's work.
10/31/2008 - Friday
The Grapes Of Wrath Display
Location: Gordon P. Allen LRC-
Piedmont Community College, Roxboro,
NC 27573
Displays of books with themes from
the Depression period and
Steinbeck’s work.
The Big Read -Depression Era
Children's Books Window Display
Location: Person County Partnership
for Children 111 South Main Street,
Roxboro, NC 27573
As a reminder to all Main Street
visitors, the Store-front styled
window will be adorned with jacket
covers of selected Children's Books
of the the Depression Era.
The Grapes Of Wrath- Book Display
Location: Orange County Public
Library, Hillsborough, NC 27278
Displays of Books with themes from
the Depression period and John
Steinbeck's work.
11/01/2008 - Saturday
The Big Read -Depression Era
Children's Books Window Display
Location: Person County Partnership
for Children 111 South Main Street,
Roxboro, NC 27573
As a reminder to all Main Street
visitors, the Store-front styled
window will be adorned with jacket
covers of selected Children's Books
of the the Depression Era.
