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Where we live: In Curiosity<\/strong><\/p>\n

Museums and libraries celebrate the exchange of ideas and self-expression. Where We Live: In Curiosity, is a community collaboration of the Clark County Public Library and the Springfield Museum of Art, <\/b>inspired by book artist Amanda Love\u2019s exhibition <\/span>Tigris<\/i><\/span> and Ray Bradbury\u2019s book <\/span>Fahrenheit 451<\/i><\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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How can I be a part of the Big Read?<\/b><\/p>\n

Read <\/span>Fahrenheit 451<\/i><\/span> by Ray Bradbury or come listen to it at the Read-In<\/span><\/p>\n

Visit artist Amanda Love\u2019s exhibition <\/span>Tigris <\/i><\/span>at the Springfield Museum of Art<\/span><\/p>\n

Join the public exchange of ideas, creative outlets and lifelong learning opportunities<\/span><\/p>\n

Spread the word\u2014Springfield is doing a Big Read!<\/span><\/p>\n

All events are FREE and open to the public. The Big Read runs <\/b>September – November 2024.<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

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Kick Off! <\/b><\/p>\n

September 1 | All Day
\n<\/b><\/span>Springfield Museum of Art and the Main Branch of the Clark County Public Library <\/span><\/p>\n

Kick Off! at both sites, featuring:<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2022 FREE copies of Fahrenheit 451<\/i> in English, Spanish and French
\n(while supplies last)<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2022 FREE passes to see Tigris<\/i> at the Museum
\n\u2022 Interactive stations for exploring the Big Read theme of Where
\nWe Live: In Curiosity<\/span><\/p>\n

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Book Discussion and Writing Circle <\/b><\/p>\n

September 16 | 6pm
\n<\/b><\/span>Clark County Public Library Main Branch <\/span><\/p>\n

Local authors lead discussion about Fahrenheit 451<\/i> and offer writing prompts to help us explore what it means to \u201clive in curiosity.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

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Read-In <\/b><\/p>\n

September 28 | 11am-4pm
\n<\/b><\/span>Springfield Museum of Art<\/span><\/p>\n

Come listen, or join as a volunteer, as the text of Fahrenheit 451<\/i> is read out loud in the gallery with<\/span> Amanda Love\u2019s art installation <\/span>Tigris<\/i><\/span>. If you\u2019d like to volunteer to read, please contact the Museum at (937) 325-4673 or smoa@springfieldart.net.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Come Find Art <\/b><\/p>\n

October 13 | Drop-in from 12:30-4:30pm
\n<\/b><\/span>Springfield Museum of Art<\/span><\/p>\n

Featuring artist Amanda Love on site, this FREE, all-ages day of creativity explores books, community and art. Make art from deconstructed books in the hands-on studio.<\/p>\n

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Book Discussion and Writing Circle <\/b><\/p>\n

October 21 | 6pm
\n<\/b><\/span>United Senior Services<\/span><\/p>\n

Local authors lead discussion about Fahrenheit 451<\/i> and offer writing prompts to help us explore what it means to \u201clive in curiosity.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

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Where We Live: <\/b><\/p>\n

\u201cIn Curiosity\u201d Community Conversation <\/b><\/p>\n

November 5 | 2-3:30pm
\n<\/b><\/span>Springfield Museum of Art<\/span><\/p>\n

Join community leaders and neighbors for thoughts on living in curiosity and a guided exploration of the ideas in Tigris<\/i>, and Fahrenheit 451<\/i>. The event includes short presentations, time in the gallery and small group discussions about ways to come together as our community grows and changes.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Book Discussion and Writing Circle <\/b><\/p>\n

November 18 | 6pm
\n<\/b><\/span>Springfield Museum of Art<\/span><\/p>\n

Local authors lead discussion about Fahrenheit 451<\/i> and offer writing prompts to help us explore what it means to \u201clive in curiosity.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

NEA Big Read is a program of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with Arts Midwest.<\/i><\/span><\/p>\n

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