After months (and months) of planning, we are at last embarking on our community read of Fahrenheit 451. The kickoff event, long scheduled at the fire circle in Tappan Square, will instead be indoors at The First Church, in the Meeting House (Sat., Oct. 2, 4pm). The forecast of rain and cold wind made the outdoor location less and less desirable (so unlike the brilliant blue sky, bright sun and fluffy white clouds visible from the science library windows at this moment).Come hear readings of the book by Marvin Krislov, Eric Norenberg and Geoffrey Andrews, and remarks from Molly Raphael OC'67, President Elect of the American Library Association. We'll still offer popcorn, cider and the opportunity to make a small facsimile of your favorite book, which will then be destroyed in some manner, in a dramatization of our abhorrence of book burning. This is ultimately a celebration of the Freedom to Read and a fitting end to Banned Books Week. Join Us!
The Big Read will continue through March, with more events and book discussion groups. Stay informed at oberlinbigread.org
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