April Everett


Library Notes

08/30/12



If you’ve been to the library recently, you may have noticed flyers, posters, or bulletin boards featuring “Hunger Games” and the numbers 4-1-1. Rowan County is participating in a community read program this fall, which focuses on Suzanne Collins’ The Hunger Games. The 411 (4 Districts, 1 Book, 1 Community) is more than just a community read—it’s a community experience. The libraries, parks departments, community colleges, and many local businesses of Cabarrus, Rowan, Stanly and Union counties have partnered to make this Fall one you won’t soon forget! Read it. Do it. Survive it.

EVENTS @ YOUR LIBRARY

Dystopian Film Series

Dystopian films, like The Hunger Games, are typically set in the future in a society where the government is corrupt or ineffectual. Join us at Headquarters (Salisbury) for a dystopian film series:

• Tues., Sept. 4th, 6:30 pm – Wall-E (G)

• Tues., Oct. 2nd, 6:30 pm – In Time (PG-13)

• Tues., Oct. 9th, 6:30 pm – I am Legend (PG-13)

Admission is free, and popcorn and lemonade will be served at each showing.

Contests

Show off your creative side by participating in one or all of our Hunger Games contests:

• Writing (adults and teens)

• Short Film (teens only)

• Bookmark Design (teens only)

• Costume Design (teens only)

Pick up entry forms at the library or online at 411communityread.wordpress.com. The deadline for these contests is Fri., Sept. 14th. Winners will be announced at the final event on Oct. 13th at the Cabarrus Arena.

Speakers

Join us for a special lecture, “Language of Film: How we are Manipulated by Media,” by John Santa on Tues., Sept. 18th, 6-7:30 pm at Headquarters (Salisbury). This project is made possible by a grant from the North Carolina Humanities Council, a statewide nonprofit and affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities.

Teen Programs

Teens (grades 6-12) are invited to a special evening of Hunger Games crafts, book discussions, games, and more!

• Tues., Sept. 11th, 5:30 pm, South Rowan Regional (China Grove)

• Mon., Sept. 24th, 5:30 pm, East Branch (Rockwell)

• Tues., Sept. 25th, 5:30 pm, Headquarters (Salisbury)

Book Discussions

The Hunger Games is full of great topics for discussion including freedom, corruption, and survival. A variety of programs have been planned focusing on different topics and/or different audiences:

• Mon., Sept. 17th, 6:30 pm – Headquarters (Salisbury), Regular book discussion

• Tues., Sept. 18th, 6:30 pm – South Rowan Regional (China Grove), Regular book discussion

• Tues., Sept. 25th, 6:30 pm – South Rowan Regional (China Grove), Catching Fire book discussion

• Thurs., Oct. 4th, 12:30 pm – Headquarters (Salisbury), Brownbag lunch discussion (bring your lunch; beverages and dessert will be provided)

And much more!

The programs highlighted above are just the events being held at the library. Additionally, there are survival training days, archery demonstrations, corn mazes, and much more! For a complete list of programs, pick up a brochure at the library or visit 411communityread.wordpress.com.