The Greenwood County Public Library will present a community-wide reading event in January and February 2011 featuring the class novel The Call of the Wild by Jack London. There will be a variety of events offered over the course of the program, from book discussions to movie screenings to a photography exhibit. SC Humanities supported this project through a Major Grant in September 2010.
The Call of the Wild is the fictional story of the life of a dog named Buck and his adventures during the Klondike gold rush in the 19th century. The Greenwood County Public Library will distribute free copies of the book to the first 300 participants who request one starting on December 13, 2010. Greenwood County School Districts 50, 51, and 52, The Arts Center, WLMA 1350 AM Radio, and the Emerald City Rotary Club are all partnering with the library to make the community-wide read a success.
The events include:
January 08 | 02:00 pm
Meet Jack and Buck
Dr. Murray Sellers will introduce the program with a presentation on Jack London and his novel
Sponsored by Greenwood County Public Library
Greenwood County Public Library, 600 South Main Street, Greenwood, SC 29646
Free and open to the public
Info: 864-941-4650
January 14 | 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Meet Me at the Diner: The Call of the Wild at WLMA 1350 AM
Join a panel discussion on WLMA’s popular call-in show. Share your comments with us at 864-943-1350.
Sponsored by Greenwood County Public Library
Free and open to the public
Info: 864-941-4650
January 22 | 02:00 pm – 04:00 pm
Film Showing of The Call of the Wild
Dr. Tom Pitts, Lander University Arts Professor, will lead a discussion of the film version of The Call of the Wild starring Rutger Hauer
Sponsored by Greenwood County Public Library
Greenwood County Public Library, 600 South Main Street, Greenwood, SC 29646
Free and open to the public
Info: 864-941-4650
February 05 | 02:00 pm – 04:00 pm
Film Showing of White Fang
The Greenwood Reads 2011 program will feature the book The Call of the Wild by Jack London
Dr. Tom Pitts will lead a discussion of the film version of White Fang
Sponsored by Greenwood County Public Library
Greenwood County Public Library, 600 South Main Street, Greenwood, SC 29646
Free and open to the public
Info: 864-941-4650
February 11 | 05:30 – 08:00 p.m.
Teen Lock-In
Students in grades 6-12 may join the Teen Center staff for a scavenger hunt and other fun activities.
Parental permission and registration are required.
Sponsored by Greenwood County Public Library
Teen Center, Greenwood County Public Library, 600 South Main Street, Greenwood, SC 29646
Free
Info: 864-941-4650
February 25 | 06:00 – 07:00 p.m.
Storytelling with Jim Weiss
Storytelling program appropriate for all ages.
Sponsored by Greenwood County Public Library
Auditorium, Greenwood County Public Library, 600 South Main Street, Greenwood, SC 29646
Free and open to the public
Info: 864-941-4650
Learn more about the series of events at the Greenwood County Public Library website: http://www2.youseemore.com/Greenwood/contentpages.asp?loc=71.
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