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Banished Book Lunch Club
Monday, September 28 through Friday, October 2, Noon to 1 pm, Ann Henry Board Room: To celebrate Banned Books Week, the Banished Book Lunch Club will discuss classic books challenged for political, social, sexual and religious reasons.
Monday, September 28: East of Eden by John Steinbeck
Tuesday, September 29: Johnny Got His Gun by Dalton Trumbo
Wednesday, September 30: Ordinary People by Judith Guest
Thursday, October 1: The Giver by Lois Lowry
Friday, October 2: Lolita by Vladimir Nabokov
The event is open to the public. Attendees are encouraged to bring a lunch and join in the discussion. For more information, call 856.7250 or click here.
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Resume Review Offered
First and Second Thursdays of the Month, 5:30 to 7:30 pm, Reading Room: A human resources professional will review and provide feedback on resumes during the drop-in sessions. The sessions are free and open to the public. Reservations are not available. For more information, call 856.7250 or click here.
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FPL Screens Opera Medea
Saturday, October 3, 1:30 pm, Walker Community Room: The John Harrison Opera Foundation and FPL will present a DVD version of Luigi Cherubini's opera Medea. The opera is based on Euripides' Greek tragedy of the same name. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, call 856.7250 or click here. . |
Gathering of the Groups
Friday, October 16, Noon to 2 pm, Walker Community Room: Luis Alberto Urrea, author of The Devil's Highway, will speak during the annual Gathering of the Groups. The Devil's Highway is being read throughout Northwest Arkansas, including the University of Arkansas campus, as part of the "One Book, One Community" project. The event is free and open to the public. Lunch will be served. Registration is required. For more information or to sign up, call 856.7250 or click here.
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Ed Begley Jr. Visits FPL
Friday, October 23, 8 pm, Media & Magazine Section: The author, actor and environmental activist will speak about living an environmentally-friendly life. Copies of Begley's books, DVDs and cleaning products will be available for purchase, and Begley will be available for autographs following his talk. The event is presented by the library's Roberta Fulbright Society. The event is free and open to the public. No tickets are required. For more information, call 856.7250 or click here.
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Executive Director Retirement Celebration Sunday, October 25, 6:30 to 7:30 pm, Media & Magazine Section: The public is invited to a drop-in reception to honor Louise Schaper's 12 years as director of the Fayetteville Public Library. Schaper's last day will be Friday, October 30. |
Basic Computer Boot Camp
Monday, October 26 through Thursday, October 29, 10 to 11:30 am, FPL Computer Lab: This class is for those new to the world of computers. Participants will learn the parts of a computer, how to use a mouse and keyboard, simple word processing skills and Internet and email basics. Participants must have a library card. Class size is limited to 15. Registration is required. For more information, call 856.7250 or click here. | |
After School Workshops
Thursdays in October, 4 to 5 pm, Wal-Mart Storytime Room: For students in kindergarten through 5th grade. Programs will include creating arts, theater workshops and international students from Peru. Registration is required. Sign up at the Children's Desk. For more information, click here.
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Kate DiCamillo Virtual Book Discussion
Sunday, October 25, 3 pm, Walker Community Room: The Newberry Award-winning author of Because of Winn-Dixie, The Tale of Despereaux and The Tiger Rising will discuss her new book, The Magician's Elephant. Participants will be entered to win a Kate DiCamillo hardcover library as well as a signed copy of The Magician's Elephant.For more information, call 856.7170 or click here.
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Halloween Storytime
Saturday, October 31, 10:30 am, Walker Community Room: Come in costume for spooky stories and treats! For more information, call 856.7170 or click here. |
Teen Read Week: Realms Beyond Reality Costume Convention
Monday, October 19 through Thursday, October 22, 5 pm, Wal-Mart Storytime Room, and Saturday, October 24, 3 pm, Walker Community Room: During the week, teens will gather to construct costumes and props based on the most popular teen fantasy, sci-fi and magna / anime books and films. Materials will be provided. The costumes will be unveiled during the costume convention on Saturday. The events are free and open to ages 12 through 18. For more information, visit www.realmsbeyondreality.blogspot.com or click here.
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