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Read Together Palm Beach County 2004
In a ceremony at Centennial
Square on Clematis Street in downtown West Palm Beach on Monday,
January 26, The Book for the 2004 Read Together Palm Beach
County campaign was announced. We are pleased to let the
residents of Palm Beach County know that The Book is:
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Their Eyes Were Watching God
by Zora Neale Hurston
Independent and articulate, Janie Crawford sets out to be
her own person — no mean feat for a black woman in the
’30s — whose quest for identity takes
her on a journey back to her roots. The novel is set in
Belle Glade against the backdrop of the 1928 hurricane.
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View Photos from the Book
Announcement in Centennial Square
Visit the Read Together Palm Beach County Web Site
View the Palm Beach Community College Read Together Site
Hundreds
of copies are already available in the Palm Beach County Library
System. Check out one today, and keep checking our web
site until the end of April for more information on the Read
Together Campaign. |
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Read Together Programs
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Belle Glade Branch
Sat., April 3, 2:00 p.m.
READ TOGETHER PALM BEACH COUNTY BOOK DISCUSSION & CREATIVE
WRITERS’ WORKSHOP
Barbara Oeffner will lead a discussion and writing workshop
of Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston. Pick
up or reserve a copy of the book. (90 min.) Preregister.
Sat., April 3, 3:30 p.m.
Tues., April 20, 6:00 p.m.
MOVIE: ZORA IS MY NAME!
Ruby Dee and Louis Gossett, Jr. star in this adaptation of
the stage play on the life of author Zora Neale Hurston, who
was known particularly for her written portrayals of
African-American life in the rural South of the 1930s and
1940s. (88 mins.) |
Clarence E. Anthony Branch
Sat., April 10, 2:00 p.m.
Fri., April 23, 3:00 p.m.
MOVIE: ZORA IS MY NAME!
Ruby Dee and Louis Gossett, Jr. star in this adaptation of
the stage play on the life of author Zora Neale Hurston, who
was known particularly for her written portrayals of
African-American life in the rural South of the 1930s and
1940s. (88 mins.) |
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Greenacres Branch
Thurs., April 8, 1:30 p.m.
GREENACRES BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP
Helen Tenenbaum and her book discussion group will be
discussing the Read Together Palm Beach County book
selection, Zora Neale Hurston’s Their Eyes Were Watching
God. Call Helen at 641-8796 for more information. (120 min.)
Tues., April 20, 6:30 p.m.
READ TOGETHER PALM BEACH COUNTY MULTI-MEDIA PRESENTATION
Sara Harris and library staff will lead a multi-media
presentation of Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale
Hurston. Pick up or reserve a copy of the book. (90 min.)
Preregister. |
Jupiter Branch
Sat., April 24, 2:00 p.m.
READ TOGETHER PALM BEACH COUNTY BOOK DISCUSSION
Librarian Laurie Baccash will lead a discussion of Their Eyes Were
Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston. (90 mins.) Preregister.
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Loula V. York Branch
Sat., April 17, 10:00 a.m.
READ TOGETHER PALM BEACH COUNTY BOOK DISCUSSION
Barbara Oeffner will lead a discussion of Their Eyes Were
Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston. Pick up or reserve a
copy of the book. (90 min.) Preregister.
Mon. April 19, 5:30 p.m.
Wed. April 21,2:30 p.m.
MOVIE: ZORA IS MY NAME!
Ruby Dee and Louis Gossett, Jr. star in this adaptation of
the stage play on the life of author Zora Neale Hurston, who
was known particularly for her written portrayals of
African-American life in the rural South of the 1930s and
1940s. (88 mins.)
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Main Library
Fri., April 9, 2:00 p.m.
READ TOGETHER PALM BEACH COUNTY BOOK DISCUSSION
Dr. Carole Policy will lead a discussion of Their Eyes Were
Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston. (90 mins.) Preregister.
Tues., April 13, 2:00 p.m.
THE LIFE AND TIMES OF ZORA NEALE HURSTON
Zora Neale Hurston, beloved author of Their Eyes Were
Watching God, is considered a literary treasure of Florida.
In a lively and fast-paced abbreviated version of her one-woman
show, actress Bhetty Waldron bringls to life the story of this
fascinating writer and folklorist. (60 mins.) Preregister
Fri., April 16, 2:00 p.m.
MOVIE MAGIC @ MAIN: ZORA IS MY NAME!
Ruby Dee and Louis Gossett, Jr. star in this adaptation of
the stage play on the life of author Zora Neale Hurston, who
was known particularly for her written portrayals of
African-American life in the rural South of the 1930s and
1940s. (88 mins.)
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North County Regional Library
Wed., April 7, 6:30 p.m.
READ TOGETHER PALM BEACH COUNTY BOOK DISCUSSION
Suzanne Busch will lead a discussion of Their Eyes Were
Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston. (90 mins.) Preregister.
Wed., April 14, 6:30 p.m.
THE LIFE AND TIMES OF ZORA NEALE HURSTON
Zora Neale Hurston, beloved author of Their Eyes Were
Watching God, is considered a literary treasure of Florida.
In a lively and fast-paced abbreviated version of her one-woman
show, actress Bhetty Waldron bringls to life the story of this
fascinating writer and folklorist. (60 mins.) Preregister
Fri., April 23, 2:00 p.m.
READ TOGETHER PALM BEACH COUNTY MOVIE: ZORA IS MY NAME!
Ruby Dee and Louis Gossett, Jr. star in this adaptation of
the stage play on the life of author Zora Neale Hurston, who
was known particularly for her written portrayals of
Black-American life in the rural South of the 1930s and
1940s. (88 mins.) Preregister.
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Okeechobee Boulevard Branch
Mon., April 12, 6:00 p.m.
Sat., April 17, 2:00 p.m.
MOVIE SPECIAL: ZORA IS MY NAME!
Ruby Dee and Louis Gossett, Jr. star in this adaptation of
the stage play on the life of author Zora Neale Hurston, who
was known particularly for her written portrayals of
African-American life in the rural South of the 1930s and
1940s. (88 mins.)
Fri., April 16, 10:30 a.m.
READ TOGETHER PALM BEACH COUNTY BOOK DISCUSSION
Dr. Carole Policy will lead a discussion of Their Eyes Were
Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston. Sign up and check-out a
copy of the book. (90 min.) Preregister. Sat., April 24,
2:00 p.m.
READ TOGETHER PALM BEACH COUNTY BOOK DISCUSSION
Library staff will lead a discussion of Their Eyes Were
Watching God, by Zora Neale Hurston. Sign up and check-out a
copy of the book. (90 min.) Preregister. |
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Royal Palm Beach Branch
Tues., April 13, 6:15 p.m.
READ TOGETHER PALM BEACH COUNTY BOOK DISCUSSION
Missi Luikart will lead a discussion of Their Eyes Were
Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston. Sign up and check-out a
copy of the book. (90 min.) Preregister.
Fri., April 16, 2:00 p.m.
READ TOGETHER PALM BEACH COUNTY BOOK DISCUSSION
Barbara Harnick will lead a discussion of Their Eyes Were
Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston. Sign up and check-out a
copy of the book. (90 min.) Preregister.
Sat., Apr. 17, 2:30 p.m.
READ TOGETHER PALM BEACH COUNTY MOVIE: ZORA IS MY NAME!
Ruby Dee and Louis Gossett, Jr. star in this adaptation of
the stage play on the life of author Zora Neale Hurston, who
was known particularly for her written portrayals of
African-American life in the rural South of the 1930s and
1940s. (88 mins.) |
Southwest County Regional Library
Thurs., April 8, 2:00 p.m.
Thurs., April 22, 2:00 p.m.
READ TOGETHER PALM BEACH COUNTY MOVIE: ZORA IS MY NAME!
Ruby Dee and Louis Gossett, Jr. star in this adaptation of
the stage play on the life of author Zora Neale Hurston, who
was known particularly for her written portrayals of
African-American life in the rural South of the 1930s and
1940s. (88 mins.)
Wed., April 14, 6:00 p.m.
READ TOGETHER PALM BEACH COUNTY BOOK DISCUSSION
Stacy Alesi will lead a discussion of Their Eyes Were
Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston. Sign up and check-out a
copy of the book. (90 min.) Preregister.
Fri., April 16, 2:00 p.m.
THE LIFE AND TIMES OF ZORA NEALE HURSTON
Zora Neale Hurston, beloved author of Their Eyes Were
Watching God, is considered a literary treasure of
Florida. In a lively and fast-paced abbreviated
version of her one-woman show, actress Bhetty Waldron
bringls to life the story of this fascinating writer and
folklorist. (60 mins.) Preregister Mon., April 19, 2:00 p.m.
READ TOGETHER PALM BEACH COUNTY BOOK DISCUSSION
Roberta Proctor will lead a discussion of Their Eyes Were
Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston. Sign up and check-out a
copy of the book. (90 min.) Preregister. |
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Wellington Branch
Wed., Mar. 31, 3:00 p.m.
Wed., Apr. 7, 6:30 p.m.
Wed., Apr. 14, 3:00 p.m.
Sat., Apr. 24, 3:00 p.m.
READ TOGETHER PALM BEACH COUNTY BOOK DISCUSSION
Barbara Harnick and library staff will lead various
discussions of Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale
Hurston. Sign up and check-out a copy of the book. (90 min.)
Preregister.
Sat., Apr. 17, 2:00 p.m.
READ TOGETHER PALM BEACH COUNTY MOVIE AND DISCUSSION: ZORA
IS MY NAME!
Ruby Dee and Louis Gossett, Jr. star in this adaptation of
the stage play on the life of author Zora Neale Hurston, who
was known particularly for her written portrayals of
African-American life in the rural South of the 1930s and
1940s. (88 mins.) |
West Atlantic Avenue Branch
Wed., April 14, 2:00 p.m.
WEDNESDAY AT THE MOVIES: ZORA IS MY NAME!
Ruby Dee and Louis Gossett, Jr. star in this adaptation of
the stage play on the life of author Zora Neale Hurston, who
was known particularly for her written portrayals of
African-American life in the rural South of the 1930s and
1940s. (88 mins.)
Thurs, April 15, 2:00 PM
READ TOGETHER PALM BEACH COUNTY BOOK DISCUSSION (ADULT)
Nora Natke will lead a discussion of Their Eyes Were
Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston. Tickets available April
1. (90 mins.)
Thurs, April 29, 2:00 PM
READ TOGETHER PALM BEACH COUNTY BOOK DISCUSSION (ADULT)
Stacie M. Kiner will lead a discussion of Their Eyes Were
Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston. Tickets available April
15. (90 mins.) |
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West Boynton Branch
Sat., April 10, 2:00 PM
READ TOGETHER PALM BEACH COUNTY BOOK DISCUSSION
Judy Kamiat will lead a discussion of Their Eyes Were
Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston. (90 mins.)
Fri., April 16, 2:00 PM
READ TOGETHER PALM BEACH COUNTY BOOK DISCUSSION
Nora Natke will lead a discussion of Their Eyes Were
Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston. (90 mins.)
Tues., Apr. 20, 2:30 p.m.
READ TOGETHER PALM BEACH COUNTY MOVIE: ZORA IS MY NAME!
Ruby Dee and Louis Gossett, Jr. star in this adaptation of
the stage play on the life of author Zora Neale Hurston, who
was known particularly for her written portrayals of
African-American life in the rural South of the 1930s and
1940s. (88 mins.) |
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Posted: 3/20/04 |
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