National Endowment for the Arts Big Read kickoff, March 7
THFC community is invited to join in the fun and participate in the upcoming National Endowment for the Arts Big Read kickoff, hosted by the Dearborn Public Library. This event is free and open to the public.
What is the NEA Big Read?
According to the NEA Big Read website, "The National Endowment for the Arts Big Read, a partnership with Arts Midwest, broadens our understanding of our world, our communities, and ourselves through the joy of sharing a good book. Showcasing a diverse range of contemporary titles that reflect many different voices and perspectives, the NEA Big Read aims to inspire conversation and discovery."
"Studies show that reading for pleasure reduces stress, heightens empathy, improves students' test scores, slows the onset of dementia, and makes us more active and aware citizens. Book clubs and community reading programs extend these benefits by creating opportunities to explore together the issues that are relevant to our lives."
A list of this year's Big Read books is here.
NEA Big Read kickoff, Dearborn
Saturday, March 7
11a.m.-1 p.m.
The Henry Ford, Anderson Theater
20900 Oakwood Blvd., Dearborn 48124
This family fun event will have activities for all ages, including:
- Free books
- Free crafts
- Free seeds from the Dearborn Public Seed Library
Guest speakers:
- John B. “Jack” O’Reilly, Jr., Dearborn Mayor
- Dr. Selena Smith of UM-Ann Arbor , Keynote/ speaker of Lab Girl
- Debra A. Reid, Curator of Agriculture
- Maryanne Bartles, Dearborn Public Library Director
Sequence of Events
Welcome and Introductions 11:00 a.m. -11:30 a.m.
Speakers 11:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Crafts 12:00 p.m.- 1:00 p.m.
For more event information, please visit NEA Big Read-Dearborn