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 Big Read 2011
The 2011 Big Read Book, The Things They Carried, depicts the men of Alpha Company: Jimmy Cross, Henry Dobbins, Rat Kiley, Mitchell Sanders, Norman Bowker, Kiowa, & of course, the character Tim O'Brien who has survived his tour in Vietnam to become a father & writer at the age of forty-three.
As in past Big Read years, PLS is offering a wide assortment of events planned around the chosen book - including a song writing contest.
Watch the BigReadOK website for more information about our Spring Big Read 2011 activities!
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Author Visits
This coming year we will have several authors visit to share their books and experiences with Pioneer Library System card holders. Keep your eyes open for visits from the following authors:
January: Mark Bravo, author of Momentum: 77 Observations Toward a Life Well Lived.
February: Bill Severns, author of Keepers of the Sandlot
April: Tim O'Brien, author of The Things They Carried.
July: Kelsy Timmerman, author of Where Am I Wearing: a Global Tour to the Countries, factories, & People that Make Our Clothes.
Be sure to check our website for updates about other authors & noted speakers.
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