Come join
in Fresno/cLOVIS
The Big read
Campagnia Restaurant
1185 E. Champlain
March 11, 5:30 PM
Discussion Join Fresno’s Leading Young
Professionals as they discuss Fahrenheit 451
led by librarian Brian Guenther.
Cedar Clinton Library
March 24, 4:30 PM
Movie A screening of the 1966 adaptation
of Fahrenheit 451 directed by Francois Truf-
faut, starring Oskar Werner and Julie Christie.
March 27, 2 PM
Sci-Fi Toys Collecting the Future-Michael
Rieker will introduce his sci-fi toy collection,
giving tips for would-be collectors.
Central Library
March 17, noon
Lunch and Learn The Inflammatory Institu-
tion – Bring your sack lunch to the Sarah
McCardle Room and find out how libraries
throughout history have been targets of war,
destruction, burning, and censorship. Linda
Aragon will lead the discussion.
Clovis Regional Library
March 10, 7 PM
Sci-Fi Film Discussion Paul Kaser will give
an overview of the history and themes of sci-
fi films, showing clips from landmark movies.
March 17, 7 PM
Retrospective of the 1950s Bill Secrest Jr.
will give a multi-media presentation of the
1950s including people, events, and culture
which influenced Ray Bradbury in his writing
of Fahrenheit 451.
March 24, 9 AM – 9 PM
Movie Marathon A 12-hour screening
of the 1966 adaptation of Fahrenheit 451
directed by Francois Truffaut, starring
Oskar Werner and Julie Christie.
Fig Garden Regional Library
March 1, 7 PM
Book Discussion A literature expert will
lead a book discussion on Fahrenheit 451.
Register at branch.
March 6, 2 PM
Bernard Herrmann: The Man and the
Maestro Michael Rieker will present an
overview of Bernard Herrman, composer of
the Fahrenheit 451 musical score along with
many other musical achievements.
March 8, 7 PM
The Inflammatory Institution Find out how
libraries throughout history have been targets
of war, destruction, burning, and censorship.
Linda Aragon will lead the discussion.
March 15, 7 PM
Movie A screening of the 1966 adaptation
of Fahrenheit 451 directed by Francois Truf-
faut, starring Oskar Werner and Julie Christie.
Fresno Fire Museum
911 H Street
March 4, 4:51 AM – 4:51 PM
A 12-hour read-a-thon featuring public
officials, firefighters, television and radio
personalities, and other local dignitaries.
Fresno State, Student Rec. Ctr.
March 20, 10 AM – 5 PM
Ray Bradbury: Poet of the American
Dreamtime Symposium Join science fiction
authors Terry Bisson, William Nolan, and Greg
Bear, along with graphic novelist Tim Ham-
ilton and Bradbury biographer Sam Weller,
as they discuss their works and the influence
of Ray Bradbury on American culture. Ray
Bradbury will appear live via an audio-video
link- up at 4 PM. This event will be moderated
by sci-fi author Howard Hendrix.
This event is part of The Big Read, an initiative
Library
Fresno County
Fresno County Public
Public of the National Endowment for the Arts in
partnership with the Institute of Museum
and Library Services and Arts Midwest.
Gillis Library
March 4, 11 AM
Book Repair Clinic Library staff member,
Eric Shardlow, will teach basic book repair.
March 11, 11 AM
Book Discussion A literature expert will
lead a book discussion on Fahrenheit 451.
Register at branch.
Politi Library
March 18, 7 PM
Movie A screening of the 1966 adaption of
Fahrenheit 451 directed by Francois Truffaut,
starring Oskar Werner and Julie Christie.
Progressive Home Club
2630 E. Weldon, Fresno
March 15, 1 PM
Book Discussion A literature expert will
lead a book discussion on Fahrenheit 451.
Ramada Inn
324 E. Shaw, Fresno
March 10, 7 PM
Retrospective of the 1950s Join the
Westerners to hear Bill Secrest Jr. give a
multi-media presentation of th e 1950s
including people, events, and culture which
influenced Ray Bradbury in his writing of
Fahrenheit 451. Call 559-868-2277 to make
your dinner reservation ($20) by March 8.
San Joaquin Garden
Retirement Residence
5555 E. Fresno Street, Fresno
March 10, 5:30 PM
Retrospective of the 1950s Bill Secrest Jr.
will give a multi-media presentation of the
1950s including people, events, and culture
which influenced Ray Bradbury in his writing
of Fahrenheit 451.
March 12, 10:30 AM
Book Discussion A literature expert will
lead a book discussion on Fahrenheit 451.
Senior Resource
Center Library
March 15, 1 PM
Movie A screening of the 1966 adaptation
of Fahrenheit 451 directed by Francois Truf-
faut, starring Oskar Werner and Julie Christie.
Severance Building
1401 E. Wishon, Fresno
March 19, 8 PM; March 20, 2:30 PM, 8 PM;
March 21, 2:30 PM
March 26, 8 PM; March 27, 2:30 PM; 8 PM;
March 28, 2:30 PM
Fahrenheit 451 Play Theatrical staging of
Fahrenheit 451 adapted by Ray Bradbury
in the 1970s. Directed by S. Eric Day.
Pick up free tickets at Library Branches.
Sunnyside Regional Library
March 9, 7 PM
Book Discussion A literature expert will
lead a book discussion on Fahrenheit 451.
Register at branch.
March 10, 6 PM
Bernard Herrmann: The Man and the
Maestro Michael Rieker will present an
overview of Bernard Herrman, composer of
the Fahrenheit 451 musical score along with
many other musical achievements.
March 18, 6:30 PM
Movie A screening of the 1966 adaptation
of Fahrenheit 451 directed by Francois Truf-
faut, starring Oskar Werner and Julie Christie.
March 24, 6 PM
Sci-Fi Toys Collecting the Future-Michael
Rieker will introduce his sci-fi toy collection,
giving tips for would-be collectors.
Talking Book Library
March 17, 2 PM
Book Discussion A literature expert will
lead a book discussion on Fahrenheit 451.
Register at branch.
West Fresno Library
March 25, noon
Lunch and Learn Bring your sack lunch
and hear Bill Secrest Jr. give a multi-media
presentation of the 1950s including people,
events, and culture which influenced Ray
Bradbury in his writing of Fahrenheit 451.
Woodward Park
Regional Library
March 1, 6:30 PM
Movie A screening of the 1966 adaptation
of Fahrenheit 451 directed by Francois Truf-
faut, starring Oskar Werner and Julie Christie.
March 8, 7 PM
Book Discussion A literature expert will
lead a book discussion on Fahrenheit 451.
Register at branch.
March 15, 7 PM
Civil Rights Panel Discussions Series Big
Brother Is Watching including video surveil-
lance and radio frequency identification.
March 16, 7 PM
Jazz on Fire Jazz artist and educator Les
Nunes will present a concert of jazz composi-
tions from the 1950s, the era of the writing
of Fahrenheit 451. The music presented will
mirror the themes and plots of this influential
book.
March 19, 7 PM
An Evening with Tim Hamilton Tim
Hamilton will discuss his new graphic novel
adaptation of Fahrenheit 451.
March 22, 7 PM
Civil Rights Panel Discussions Series
Privacy Issues, the Internet, and the Patriot Act.
March 29, 2 PM
Cooking Demonstration Chef Michael
Shackelford from Trelio will demonstrate
how to prepare some fiery recipes.
March 29, 7 PM
Civil Rights Panel Discussions Series
Fahrenheit 451 and the Bill of Rights.
Yosemite Falls Restaurant
4278 W. Ashlan, Fresno
March 6, 10:30 AM
Shawn Grady will speak on his book
Through the Fire, a mystery about firefight-
ers in Reno, Nevada. Call 559-228-9667 for
lunch reservations by March 2 ($20). Co-
sponsored by Sisters in Crime.
outside Fresno
Auberry Library
March 4, 6:30 PM
Book Discussion Chris Henson will lead a
book discussion on Fahrenheit 451. Register
at branch.
Bear Mountain Library
February 20, 6 PM
The Inflammatory Institution Find out
how libraries throughout history have been
targets of war, destruction, burning, and
censorship. Linda Aragon will lead the
discussion.
March 10, 10 AM
Book Repair Clinic Library staff member,
Eric Shardlow, will teach basic book repair.
For Big Read children’s programs
see separate schedule.
ALL PROGRAMS ARE FREE & SEATING
IS LIMITED SO BE SURE TO ARRIVE EARLY.
www. fresnolibrary.org
www.neabigread.org
Caruthers Library
March 10, 3:30 PM
Movie A screening of the 1966 adaptation of
Fahrenheit 451 directed by Francois Truffaut,
starring Oskar Werner and Julie Christie.
Fowler Library
March 4, 5:30 PM
Book Discussion & Movie A book discussion
and movie screening of the 1966 adaptation
of Fahrenheit 451 directed by Francois Truffaut,
starring Oskar Werner and Julie Christie.
March 18, 6:30 PM
Book Appraisal Learn how to appraise your
books with Dan Dunklee from the Clovis Book
Barn and Local History Librarian, Bill Secrest Jr.
Bring a book to be appraised. One item per
person. Appraisals are verbal estimates only
and not guaranteed.
Kerman Library
March 27, noon
Chili Cook-Off Cooks of all ages will com-
pete in a chili cook-off. Kerman firefighters
will judge this event.
Kingsburg Library
March 20, 2 PM
Movie A screening of the 1966 adaptation of
Fahrenheit 451 directed by Francois Truffaut,
starring Oskar Werner and Julie Christie.
March 25, 6:30 PM
Book Discussion Librarian Sally Gomez will
lead a book discussion on Fahrenheit 451.
Register at branch.
Mendota Library
March 10, 3 PM
Movie A screening of the 1966 adaptation of
Fahrenheit 451 directed by Francois Truffaut,
starring Oskar Werner and Julie Christie.
Orange Cove Library
February 20, 10:30 AM
Book Discussion Librarian Amy Gons will lead
a book discussion on Fahrenheit 451.
Reedley College, Forum Hall
March 18, 7 PM
Sci-Fi Film Discussion Paul Kaser will give an
overview of the history and themes of sci-fi films,
showing clips from landmark movies.
Reedley Library
March 25, 6 PM
Book Discussion Librarian Ernst Vitovec
will lead a book discussion on Fahrenheit 451.
Register at branch.
Sanger Library
March 22, 7 PM
Book Appraisal Learn how to appraise your
books with Dan Dunklee from the Clovis Book
Barn and Local History Librarian, Bill Secrest Jr.
Bring a book to be appraised. One item per
person. Appraisals are verbal estimates only
and not guaranteed.
Selma Library
March 11, 10 AM
Book discussion A literature expert will lead
a book discussion on Fahrenheit 451.
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT
YOUR LOCAL BRANCH OR CALL:
488.3856