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Kristallnacht - Science Fact
and Fiction |
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discussions about Fahrenheit 451 and the
recent events that may have influenced the writer.
These discussions will be led by Dr. Ezra Cappell, Ph.D., Assistant Professor
of English Literature and Jewish Studies at
the University of Texas, El Paso. |
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Dr. Ezra B.
Cappell, Ph.D. |
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Censorship in Art -
Presented by Ben Fyffe |
| Censorship---one of
the strongest themes in Fahrenheit 451, is
examined using the history of art. Explore how
art, society, politics, manners (and a couple of fig
leaves!) have clashed for centuries in this fun
discussion with Ben Fyffe, Arts & Education Program
Specialist with the El Paso Museums and Cultural
Affairs Department (MCAD). The talk will conclude
with a look at "Aquila o Sol", a controversial work
by local artist Francisco Delgado from the MCAD
Public Art Program, "Art & Sol Project". Seven free
"Art & Sol" t-shirts will be available at the
sessions. |
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Ben Fyffe |
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This program is sponsored
by
The
City of El Paso Museums
and
Cultural Affairs
and the
Texas
Commission on the Arts |
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Theatrical Performance - Fahrenheit 451 - The Play |
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The acting troupe,
lead by acclaimed producers Hector Serrano and David
Mills, will present a theatrical performance of
Fahrenheit 451: The play. This stage adaptation
of Bradbury’s award-winning classic science fiction
novel is sure to entertain and captivate all members
of the family. FREE! |
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Big Read at
the
Main Library
Map and
Directions |
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Adult |
Saturday, March 1, 2008 at 3:00 pm
Big Read Ribbon Cutting and Sock Hop
Local dignitaries will be on hand to open the Big Read festivities with a ribbon cutting. Book and other goodies will be given away. There will be a live Rockabilly band playing tunes from the era when Fahrenheit 451 was written.
Download a flyer for this event (pdf)............ |
Thursday, March 6, 2008 at 6:00 pm
Ray Bradbury Film Fest - "Moby Dick"
The Main Library presents the first in a series of films in honor of Ray Bradbury. The screenplay for the 1966 movie "Moby Dick' was written by Ray Bradbury. |
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Saturday, March 15, 2008 at 11:00 am
Theatrical Performance - The acting troupe, lead by acclaimed producers Hector Serrano and David Mills, will present a theatrical performance of
Fahrenheit 451: The play. This stage adaptation of Bradbury’s award-winning classic science fiction novel is sure to entertain and captivate all members of the family. |
Sat, March 15, 2008 at 2:00 pm
Panel Discussion
Experts from the fields of education, politics, information science, media and others will come together to discuss themes of censorship and how they affect their industries today. |
Thursday, March 20, 2008 at 6:00 pm
Ray Bradbury Film Fest - "Something Wicked This Way Comes"
The Big Read El Paso presents the Film Adaptation of Bradbury's Something Wicked This Way Comes. |
Thursday, March 27, 2008 at 6:00 pm
Ray Bradbury Film Fest - "Fahrenheit 451, The Movie"
The library will present the film adaptation of Ray Bradbury's classic science fiction novel, Fahrenheit 451 |
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Teen |
Month of March
Teens are asked to read the book Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury and write an essay about the book they would save and why. |
Thursday, March 6, 2008 at 5-8 pm
The Future is Now
Teens will explore some of the scientific and technological advancements written about by Ray Bradbury in Fahrenheit 451 including interactive TV and Video Games. |
Friday, March 14, 2008 at 4:30-5:30 pm
Teen Book Discussion and Essay Workshop
Main Library's Teen Town will host a discussion of the central themes in the book and give pointers on how to write an essay. |
Friday, March 28, 2008 at 5-8 pm
Teen Read-in and Awards
The Library's Teen Hangout committee will host a presentation of the essay contest winners along with a celebration of the Big Read |
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Big Read at
the Esperanza
Acosta Moreno
Regional Library
Come join us at
our newest
library
on the Eastside for a variety of
Big Read programs
Map and
Directions |
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All Month
Long
Banned Book
Display - The
Moreno Branch
will have a
special display
featuring some
of the most
beloved yet
banned books in
the history of
literature. |
Saturday,
March 8, 2008 at
3:00 pm
Theatrical
Performance -
The acting
troupe, lead by
acclaimed
producers Hector
Serrano and
David Mills,
will present a
theatrical
performance of
Fahrenheit 451:
The play.
This stage
adaptation of
Bradbury’s
award-winning
classic science
fiction novel is
sure to
entertain and
captivate all
members of the
family. |
Saturday
March 22, 2008
at 3:00 pm
Big Read program
- more details
to come |
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Thursday, March
13, 2008
at 2:00 pm
Local author
Willivaldo
Delgadillo will
discuss the
themes expressed
in the book
Fahrenheit 451. |
Thursday, March
27, 2008
at 3:30 pm
Movie screening - Fahrenheit 451 the movie. The Armijo Library will present a free screening of the
film adaptation of "Fahrenheit 451" the movie. |
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Saturday,
March 15, 2008
at 1:30 pm
Book Discussion.
The Westside
Library will
present a book discussion of the book Fahrenheit 451 |
Saturday,
March 15, 2008
at 3:00 pm
Theatrical
Performance -
The acting
troupe, lead by
acclaimed
producers Hector
Serrano and
David Mills,
will present a
theatrical
performance of
Fahrenheit 451:
The play.
This stage
adaptation of
Bradbury’s
award-winning
classic science
fiction novel is
sure to
entertain and
captivate all
members of the
family. |
Saturday,
March 29, 2008
at 3:00 pm
Movie screening - "Fahrenheit 451, the movie"
The Westside Library will present a free screening of the
film adaptation of Fahrenheit 451. |
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Friday -
Saturday,
February 29 -
March 1, 2008 at
1-4 on Fri;
10-2, Sat.
The Friends of
the Northeast
Library will
hold a reverse
book burning.
They will accept
book donations
and sell used
books to benefit
the Richard
Burges Branch
Library. There
will also be a
drawing for free
copies of
Fahrenheit 451. |
Saturday,
March 8, 2008 at
11:00 am
Theatrical
Performance -
The acting
troupe, lead by
acclaimed
producers Hector
Serrano and
David Mills,
will present a
theatrical
performance of
Fahrenheit 451:
The play.
This stage
adaptation of
Bradbury’s
award-winning
classic science
fiction novel is
sure to
entertain and
captivate all
members of the
family. |
Saturday, March
15, 2008 at
11:00 am
"Kristallnacht
- Science Fact
and Fiction"
Noted Jewish
scholar Dr. Ezra
Cappell, Ph.D.,
will discuss the
book Fahrenheit
451 and the
recent events
that may have
influenced the
writer. |
Saturday,
March 15, 2008
at 3:00 pm
Censorship in
Art Lecture -
Ben Fyffe
Censorship---one
of the strongest
themes in
Fahrenheit 451,
is examined
using the
history of art.
Explore how art,
society,
politics,
manners (and a
couple of fig
leaves!) have
clashed for
centuries in
this fun
discussion with
Ben Fyffe, Arts
& Education
Program
Specialist with
the El Paso
Museums and
Cultural Affairs
Department (MCAD).
The talk will
conclude with a
look at "Aquila
o Sol", a
controversial
work by local
artist Francisco
Delgado from the
MCAD Public Art
Program, "Art &
Sol Project".
Seven free "Art
& Sol" t-shirts
will be
available at the
sessions. |
Saturday, March 22, 2008 at
3:00 pm
Movie screening
- Fahrenheit 451
the movie` The
Richard Burges
Library will
present a free
screening of the
film adaptation
of Fahrenheit
451 the movie. |
Saturday, March 29, 2008 at
3:00 pm
Fahrenheit 451
Book Discussion |
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All Month Long
Writing Contest
- all ages.
If you were one
of the book
people in
Fahrenheit
451, which
book would you
choose to
memorize and
why. |
Thursday,
March 6, 2008
at 10:00 am
Storytime
featuring
Firefighters and
Tour of Fire
Engine
Kids can
learn about the
importance of
libraries, books
and reading with
the help of the
El Paso Fire
Department. |
Thursday,
March 13, 2008
at 4:00 pm
Imaginate
That: An
interactive book
discussion and
craft for 4th -
8th graders
Young adults can
come together to
discuss
Fahrenheit
451 and
themes related
to the book. |
Saturday,
March 15, 2008
at 2:00 pm
Movie
screening -
Fahrenheit 451
the movie` The
Dorris Van Doren
Library will
present a free
screening of the
film adaptation
of Fahrenheit
451, the movie. |
Saturday,
March 22, 2008
at 2:00 pm
Censorship in
Art Lecture -
Ben Fyffe
Censorship---one
of the strongest
themes in
Fahrenheit 451,
is examined
using the
history of art.
Explore how art,
society,
politics,
manners (and a
couple of fig
leaves!) have
clashed for
centuries in
this fun
discussion with
Ben Fyffe, Arts
& Education
Program
Specialist with
the El Paso
Museums and
Cultural Affairs
Department (MCAD).
The talk will
conclude with a
look at "Aquila
o Sol", a
controversial
work by local
artist Francisco
Delgado from the
MCAD Public Art
Program, "Art &
Sol Project".
Seven free "Art
& Sol" t-shirts
will be
available at the
sessions. |
Wednesday,
March 26, 2008
at 6:00 pm
"Kristallnacht
- Science Fact
and Fiction"
Noted Jewish
scholar Dr. Ezra
Cappell, Ph.D.,
will discuss the
book Fahrenheit
451 and the
recent events
that may have
influenced the
writer. |
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February 13 to
March 13, 2008
ESL Reading
Circle / Círculo
de Lectura
Library in
Room L 103
ďTe Invitamos a
Participar para
practicar el
ingles y
converser sobre
diferentes
libros! |
Wednesday,
March 5, 2008 at
11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Banned Books
Reading at
Conchita’s Café
Win FREE coupons
from Conchita’s
Café by reading
a passage from
your favorite
banned book! |
Thursday,
March 6, 2008
11:30 am – 12:50
pm
Lecture –
"Censorship and
Literature"
with Barbara
Yancy-Tooks
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Wednesday,
March 12, 2008
10:00 am – 10:50
am
Lecture – "Sex
and Power:
Examining
Foucault’s
analysis on
sexual
repression and
the rise of
Capitalists
cultures"
presented by Tim
Channell |
Wednesday,
March 12, 2008
11:00 am – 12:00
pm
Fabula Jazz Band |
Wednesday,
March 12, 2008
12:00 pm – 12:50
pm
Lecture - Dr.
Wren Library
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Wednesday,
March 19 12:30
pm – 1:30 pm
Tiny Tot Program
- with
Firefighter John
Concha |
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Press
Release
November 15, 2007
Library
Receives BIG READ Grant |
The El Paso Public Library is pleased to
announce that it has received a $20,000
grant from the National Endowment for
the Arts (NEA) in conjunction with the
Institute for Museums and Library
Services (IMLS) and Arts Midwest. The
funds will be used to organize a
city-wide reading campaign featuring the
classic science fiction novel,
Fahrenheit 451, by Ray Bradbury.
The El Paso Public Library and its local
partners, The El Paso Museums and
Cultural Affairs Department and others
will be asking residents of El Paso and
surrounding communities to read the book
during March 2008 and take part in the
many community events, such as book
discussions, movie nights, concerts and
other activities, happening throughout
the city.
Bradbury, who recently became the first
science-fiction writer to receive a
Pulitzer Prize, published Fahrenheit
451 in 1953. In it, he envisioned a
world where books were gradually
stripped of all possible offending
passages until only the footnotes were
left. His futuristic setting also
contained an interactive form of color
television on flat screens that hung on
walls. Even though the novel contains
themes of censorship, Bradbury has often
said that the book is a story about the
love of books and libraries. It has also
been said that much of the book was
written on a rented typewriter in the
basement of the Powell Library at UCLA.
El Paso was one of just 127 communities
across the U.S. to receive the award. In
addition to the money grant, the Library
will also receive reader’s guides,
teacher’s guides, audio guides and
promotional material to distribute to
schools and other participating
organizations. Schools and organizations
wishing to take part should call
543-5468 for more information. |
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Press
Release
December 2007
Call For
Community
Partners |
The El Paso Public Library will be
promoting a city-wide reading program during March 2008 featuring
the Ray Bradbury classic novel, Fahrenheit 451. Our goals are
to get everyone in the community to read the book as one and to
increase the level of literary reading in our community. In order to
accomplish these goals, we need the assistance of our partners in
the community.
Please consider joining us on Wednesday, January 9, 2008 at 5:00 pm
in the Main Library’s Literacy classroom, where we will be giving
more information on the program and how you can help.
Map and
Directions for
the Main Library
If you have any questions beforehand, please don’t hesitate to call
or write. In the mean time the Library’s wishes everyone a very
Happy Holiday season and a Prosperous New Year!! |
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Big Read at
the
Judge Marquez
Library
Map and
Directions |
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Thursday, March 13, 2008 at
4:30 pm
Progressive Writing for Teens -Movie Screening
Teens from the area will convene for a writing workshop and
a free screening of Fahrenheit 451 the movie. |
Saturday, March 15, 2008 at
3:00 pm
Firefighter Storytime - Firefighters will drop by to share
stories with children. |
Saturday, March 22, 2008 at
11:00 am
The English as a Second Language class at the Judge Marquez
Branch will read and discuss the book Fahrenheit 451
by Ray Bradbury |
Thursday, March 27, 2008 at
4:30 pm
Progressive Writing for Teens - Bookmark Contest on the
theme of Censorship and based on the book Fahrenheit 451. |
Saturday, March 29, 2008
at 11:00 am
The English as a Second Language class at the Judge Marquez
Branch will read and discuss the book Fahrenheit 451
by Ray Bradbury |
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Big Read at
the
Clardy Fox
Library
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Directions |
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All Month Long
Fahrenheit 451 - Art Contest
Starting in March we will be accepting entries for our
Fahrenheit 451 Art Contest. Entries can be in any medium.
All ages are welcome to participate. Entries will be
displayed throughout the library. Last day to submit entry
is Wednesday March 26, 2008. Winner will be chosen on
Friday, March 28, 2008. |
Tuesday,
March 11, 2008 at 1:00 pm
Prepare your favorite chili recipe and come enjoy a
discussion of the book Fahrenheit 451 |
Wednesday,
March 12, 2008 at 6:00 pm
Theatrical Performance - The acting troupe, lead by
acclaimed producers Hector Serrano and David Mills, will
present a theatrical performance of
Fahrenheit 451: The play. This stage adaptation
of Bradbury’s award-winning classic science fiction novel is
sure to entertain and captivate all members of the family. |
Friday, March 28, 2008
at 5:30 - 7:30 pm
Teen Barbeque / Lock-in
Teens will read passages from the book Fahrenheit 451and talk about
intellectual freedom and barbeque. |
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Big Read at
the
Ysleta
Library
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Directions |
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Banned book display the
whole month of March. |
Saturday, March 8, 2008
Drawing for free copy of Fahrenheit 451. Starting February
19, drop your name in a jar to win a copy of Ray Bradbury’s
Fahrenheit 451 in English or in Spanish |
Saturday, March 8, 2008 at
3:00 pm
Fahrenheit 451 movie viewing with refreshments. |
Saturday, March 8, 2008 at
2:00 pm
Fireman storytime - Firemen from the local neighborhood will
read stories to children. |
Thursday, March 13, 2008 at
10:00 am
Fireman storytime - Firemen from the local neighborhood will
read stories to children. |
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at 1:00 pm "Kristallnacht - Science Fact and Fiction"
Noted Jewish scholar Dr. Ezra Cappell,
Ph.D., will discuss the book Fahrenheit 451 and the recent
events that may have influenced the writer. |
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Big Read at
the
Irving Schwartz
Library
Map and
Directions |
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Saturday, March 1, 2008 at
3:00 pm
Movie screening - Fahrenheit 451 the movie` The Irving
Schwartz Branch Library will present a free screening of the
film adaptation of Fahrenheit 451 the movie. |
Saturday, March 8, 2008 at
10:00 - 1130 am
Book Club Discussion. The Page Turners Book Club will
meet and discuss the book Fahrenheit 451. |
Saturday, March 15, 2008 at
3:00 pm
Spanish Book Discussion. The Irving Schwartz Branch will
present a book discussion of the book Fahrenheit 451in
Spanish. |
Saturday, March 22, 2008 at
3:00 pm
"Kristallnacht - Science Fact and Fiction"
Noted Jewish Scholar, Dr. Ezra Cappell, Ph.D. will discuss
the book Fahrenheit 451 and the recent events that may have
influenced the writer. |
Saturday, March 29, 2008
at 3:00 pm
Movie screening - Fahrenheit 451 the movie. The Irving
Schwartz Branch Library will present a free screening of the
film adaptation of "Fahrenheit 451" the movie. |
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Tuesday,
March 11, 2008
at 4:00 pm
Movie screening - Fahrenheit 451 the movie. The Memorial
Park Library will present a free screening of the
film adaptation of "Fahrenheit 451" the movie. |
Saturday,
March 29, 2008
at 3:00 pm
Fahrenheit
451 book
discussion
presented by the
Tumblewords
writing group.
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All Month
Long
Essay
Contest
The Ft. Bliss
Library and MWR
will sponsor an
essay contest
for Ft. Bliss
soldiers and
their families.
Entries are due
on Friday,
March 21, 2008,
6:00 pm
at the Mickelsen
Library. |
Saturday,
March 15, 2008
at 2:30 pm
The Mickelsen
Library will
host a
Fahrenheit 451
book discussion
and lecture for
soldiers and
civilian
employees of Ft.
Bliss, TX.
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Saturday,
March 29, 2008
at 2:30 pm
Big Read
Finale, movie
and essay awards
The Big Read
project at the
Mickelsen
Library will
conclude with a
screening of
"Fahrenheit 451"
the movie as
well as the
award ceremony
for the winners
of the essay
contest. |
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