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Tuesday, October 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30,
2007 Notable University of Scranton Professor, Dr. John McInerney
will host a series of lectures about the "Grapes of Wrath", the Dust
Bowl, and other topics related to the book and time period in American
history. The lectures will be broadcast via Channel 61 at 12:30 AM,
6:30 AM, 12:30 PM and 6:30 PM every Tuesday in October. |
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Friday, October 5, 2007 The Fruits
of the Depression, A Times-Tribune Retrospective Photo Exhibition.
Starting October 5th and ongoing throughout the month at the Times
Building and at the following locations in Scranton: Post Office N
Washington Ave, Albright Memorial Library, Moses Taylor Hospital, and
in the lobby of the Royal Theatre, University of Scranton prior to the
performances of "The Grapes of Wrath." The Exhibition will feature
photos published in the Scranton Times from the 1930's. The Great
Depression |
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Sunday, October 7, 2007 An American
Girl Party: The Great Depression Era. Join us at 2:30pm for some history and
dancing from the Great Depression Era! Make a craft and enjoy a snack!
Girls who check out 3 items will receive a gift! Enter our raffle to
win great prizes, including Kit, an American Girl doll. For ages 7-12.
Registration is required. Call the Lackawanna County Children's
Library at 348-3000 ext 3015 to register. |
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Thursday, October 11, 2007
"A Year Down Yonder" Book Discussion at 6:00pm. Learn
about a teenage girl's experiences living in the mid-west with her
Grandma during the Great Depression. The Elder's Panel, member's of
this community who have lived through the Depression, will offer
stories and answer questions concerning some of the most trying times
of their lives. Located ?. For Grades 7-12 To register call 348-3000 ext 3016. |
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Sunday, October 14, 2007 Winery
Tour. Scranton Public Library will host a bus tour of three Seneca
Lake Wineries and the Corning Museum of Glass. Please contact
570-348-3000 ext. 3043 for ticket information. |
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Thursday, October 18, 2007
"Out of the Dust" by Karen Hesse. Read the story of 14 year old Bill
Jo who lived in the Oklahoma dust bowl. Join us at 6:00pm for a lively
discussion as we learn of the grim day to day realities of living
during the years of constant dust storms through the entries in this
free verse journal. Grades 3-6. To Register call the Lackawanna County
Children's Library at 348-3000 ext. 3015. |
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Saturday, October 20, 2007 Shirley
Temple Film Festival. Join us starting at 10:30am for a free family
film event! Shirley Temple films are reminiscent of the period of the
Grapes of Wrath and give children a glimpse back in time and lots of
fun! All ages. To register call the Lackawanna County
Children's Library at 570-348-3000 ext. 3015. |
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Sunday, October 21, 2007 Riding the
rails with a hobo. Ranger Bill Clark from Steamtown National Historic
Site, Scranton, recreated the role of a Depression Era Hobo. Children
and Families will learn why these men became hobos, who they rode the
rails and how they communicated with each other by drawings called
hobo signs. Ages 712. Registration is required. Call the Lackawanna
County Children's Library at 570-348-3000 ext. 3015 |
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Thursday, October 25, 2007 Readings
from the "Grapes of Wrath". At 6:00pm teens will enjoy grape juice,
cheese and crackers as we share passages from the "Grapes of Wrath"
that interested and inspired them. A general discussion about the book
and the Depression era will be incorporated into the evening. For
grades 7-12. To register call 570-348-3000 ext. 3016 |
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| Saturday, October 27, 2007
Back in the Day-1930's Film Festival. The Scranton Reads committee
will offer a film festival of period movies including Woody Guthrie's
"This Machine Kills Fascists" 12:00pm and "Brother Can You Spare a
Dime?" at 2:45 in the Community Room of the Lackawanna County
Children's Library. |
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| Wednesday, October 31, 2007
Scranton Today, Ch. 61 will air winner of 2 Academy Awards, 20th
Century Fox's film "The Grapes of Wrath" starring Henry Fonda, Jan
Darwell, John Carradine, and Charlie Grapewin. |
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November 2 & 3, 2007 Grapes of
Wrath--Theatrical Production at 8:00pm located at the Royal Theatre,
McDade Center for Literary and Performing Arts at the University of
Scranton. The University of Scranton will perform the "Grapes of
Wrath" adapted by Frank Galati and under the direction of Michael
O'Steen. A free high school matinee will be offered on November 9,
2007 at 10:00 AM for area schools. Ticket prices are $8 general, $5
faculty, staff, students and seniors. |
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Sunday, November 4, 2007 Scranton
Reads Annual Symposium Event at 11:00am located at the University of
Scranton. The Annual Symposium, open to the public for a small fee,
will be held at the University of Scranton. A panel of area scholars
will discuss the themes and implications of the "Grapes of Wrath".
Expert panelists include: Dr. Michael O'Steen (University of
Scranton), Rabbi Joseph Mendelson (Temple Israel), and others.
Audience participation and group discussion makes this event the high
point of the community read! Brunch follows the panel discussion and
the event concludes with a performance of the "Grapes of Wrath."
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November 4, 9, & 10, 2007 Grapes of
Wrath--Theatrical Production at 8:00pm located at the Royal Theatre,
McDade Center for Literary and Performing Arts at the University of
Scranton. The University of Scranton will perform the "Grapes of
Wrath" adapted by Frank Galati and under the direction of Michael
O'Steen. A free high school matinee will be offered on November 9,
2007 at 10:00 AM for area schools. Ticket prices are $8 general, $5
faculty, staff, students and seniors. |
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Sunday, November 11, 2007 Grapes of
Wrath--Theatrical Production at 2:00pm located at the Royal Theatre, McDade Center for Literary and Performing Arts at the University of
Scranton. The University of Scranton will perform the "Grapes of
Wrath" adapted by Frank Galati and under the direction of Michael
O'Steen. A free high school matinee will be offered on November 9,
2007 at 10:00 AM for area schools. Ticket prices are $8 general, $5
faculty, staff, students and seniors. |
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This event is part of The Big Read,
an initiative of the National Endowment for the Arts
in partnership with the institute of Museum and Library Services and Arts
Midwest.
www.neabigread.org |
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