Throughout the months of February and March there are a variety of events planned that celebrate the NEA Big Read selection, Postcolonial Love Poem. These events discuss the book and its themes in diverse locations involving a wide range of audiences.
Copies of the book selection are available for free at each event while supplies last.
The Big Read at the First Friday Fling -- FREE
Friday 2/3/2023, 5:30 pm
In-Person. It's the NEA Big Read at the Lake County Arts Council First Friday Fling! Enjoy the works of local artists with live music and fine Lake County wines while discussing the NEA Big Read selection, Postcolonial Love Poem.
Location: Main Street Gallery 385 N. Main Street Lakeport
Friday 2/3/2023, 5:30 pm
In-Person. It's the NEA Big Read at the Lake County Arts Council First Friday Fling! Enjoy the works of local artists with live music and fine Lake County wines while discussing the NEA Big Read selection, Postcolonial Love Poem.
Location: Main Street Gallery 385 N. Main Street Lakeport
Big Read 2023 Kickoff -- FREE
Thursday 2/9/2023, 12 pm to 2 pm
In-Person. The public is invited to attend a Valentine’s Day themed opening information session of the Big Read and Postcolonial Love Poem where attendees may share their own love stories; whether they are in the form of love with their significant others or life partners, love in the form of relationships with animals, or love of their culture and ethnic heritages. Celebrate love, language, and the 2023 Big Read book choice Postcolonial Love Poem.
Location: Lake County Campus of Woodland Community College 15880 Dam Rd. Extension Clearlake
Thursday 2/9/2023, 12 pm to 2 pm
In-Person. The public is invited to attend a Valentine’s Day themed opening information session of the Big Read and Postcolonial Love Poem where attendees may share their own love stories; whether they are in the form of love with their significant others or life partners, love in the form of relationships with animals, or love of their culture and ethnic heritages. Celebrate love, language, and the 2023 Big Read book choice Postcolonial Love Poem.
Location: Lake County Campus of Woodland Community College 15880 Dam Rd. Extension Clearlake
Second Thursday Writing Circle with Richard Schmidt — FREE
Thursday 2/9/2023, 5:30 pm
In-Person. Join local author and Lake County Poet Laureate Emeritus Richard Schmidt to learn about the Big Read and pick up a free copy of the book!
Location: Main Street Gallery 385 N. Main Street Lakeport
Thursday 2/9/2023, 5:30 pm
In-Person. Join local author and Lake County Poet Laureate Emeritus Richard Schmidt to learn about the Big Read and pick up a free copy of the book!
Location: Main Street Gallery 385 N. Main Street Lakeport
Big Read at the Farmers' Market -- FREE
Saturday 2/11/2023, 10 am to 1 pm
In-Person. Learn about the Big Read and pick up a free copy of Postcolonial Love Poem!
Location: The Mercantile 4350 Thomas Drive Lakeport
Saturday 2/11/2023, 10 am to 1 pm
In-Person. Learn about the Big Read and pick up a free copy of Postcolonial Love Poem!
Location: The Mercantile 4350 Thomas Drive Lakeport
Taste of Poetry with Richard Schmidt — FREE
Saturday 2/11/2023, 2 pm
In-Person. Join local author and Lake County Poet Laureate Emeritus Richard Schmidt for a poetry reading at the Lakeport Library.
Location: Lakeport Library 1425 N. High Street Lakeport
Saturday 2/11/2023, 2 pm
In-Person. Join local author and Lake County Poet Laureate Emeritus Richard Schmidt for a poetry reading at the Lakeport Library.
Location: Lakeport Library 1425 N. High Street Lakeport
Library Great Reads Book Discussion -- FREE
Wednesday 2/15/2023, 12 pm to 1 pm
Virtual. Join the Library's Great Reads Book Club for a virtual discussion of the NEA Big Read book selection, Postcolonial Love Poem. Contact Amy Patton to register by phone at 707-263-8817 ext. 17105 or email at amy.patton@lakecountyca.gov.
Location: Zoom
Wednesday 2/15/2023, 12 pm to 1 pm
Virtual. Join the Library's Great Reads Book Club for a virtual discussion of the NEA Big Read book selection, Postcolonial Love Poem. Contact Amy Patton to register by phone at 707-263-8817 ext. 17105 or email at amy.patton@lakecountyca.gov.
Location: Zoom
New Darlings: Readings on Contemporary Poetry — FREE
Friday 2/24/2023, 5 pm to 6 pm
Virtual. Join local author Jennifer Mills Kerr and Lake County Poet Laureate Georgina Marie Guardado for a virtual poetry reading and discussion of Postcolonial Love Poem. Readings on Contemporary Poetry Presents Natalie Diaz – Register here: A Natalie Diaz Poetry Reading, a BIG READ event Tickets, Fri, Feb 24, 2023 at 5:00 PM | Eventbrite
Location: Zoom
Friday 2/24/2023, 5 pm to 6 pm
Virtual. Join local author Jennifer Mills Kerr and Lake County Poet Laureate Georgina Marie Guardado for a virtual poetry reading and discussion of Postcolonial Love Poem. Readings on Contemporary Poetry Presents Natalie Diaz – Register here: A Natalie Diaz Poetry Reading, a BIG READ event Tickets, Fri, Feb 24, 2023 at 5:00 PM | Eventbrite
Location: Zoom
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Lakeport Evening Book Club Discussion -- FREE
Wednesday 3/1/2023, 5:30 pm to 7 pm In-Person. Join the Lakeport Library Evening Book Club in discussing the NEA Big Read book selection, Postcolonial Love Poem. Location: O'Meara Bros 901 Bevins Street Lakeport |
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Little Read at Redbud Library — FREE
Thursday 3/2/2023, 10:15 am
In-Person. The Big Read isn't just for adults! Kids can join in the action too with our companion Little Read book titles that touch on the same themes of the adult selection.
Location: Redbud Library 14785 Burns Valley Road Lakeport
Thursday 3/2/2023, 10:15 am
In-Person. The Big Read isn't just for adults! Kids can join in the action too with our companion Little Read book titles that touch on the same themes of the adult selection.
Location: Redbud Library 14785 Burns Valley Road Lakeport
New Darlings Presents Natalie Diaz - Encore! — FREE
Friday 3/3/2023, 5 pm to 6 pm
Virtual. Join local author Jennifer Mills Kerr and Lake County Poet Laureate Georgina Marie Guardado for a second virtual poetry reading and discussion of Postcolonial Love Poem. Register here: New Darlings Presents Natalie Diaz - Encore! a BIG READ event, Tickets, Fri, March 3, 2023, at 5:00 PM | Eventbrite
Location: Zoom
Friday 3/3/2023, 5 pm to 6 pm
Virtual. Join local author Jennifer Mills Kerr and Lake County Poet Laureate Georgina Marie Guardado for a second virtual poetry reading and discussion of Postcolonial Love Poem. Register here: New Darlings Presents Natalie Diaz - Encore! a BIG READ event, Tickets, Fri, March 3, 2023, at 5:00 PM | Eventbrite
Location: Zoom
Write On! With Jordan O'Halloran -- FREE
Saturday 3/4/2023, 11 am to 1 pm
In-Person. Join local author Jordan O'Halloran for a book discussion and writing workshop inspired by the Big Read book choice.
Location: Main Street Gallery 385 N. Main Street Lakeport
Saturday 3/4/2023, 11 am to 1 pm
In-Person. Join local author Jordan O'Halloran for a book discussion and writing workshop inspired by the Big Read book choice.
Location: Main Street Gallery 385 N. Main Street Lakeport
Little Read at Middletown Library — FREE
Tuesday 3/7/2023, 10:30 am
In-Person. The Big Read isn't just for adults! Kids can join in the action too with our companion Little Read book titles that touch on the same themes of the adult selection.
Location: Middletown Library 21256 Washington Street Middletown
Tuesday 3/7/2023, 10:30 am
In-Person. The Big Read isn't just for adults! Kids can join in the action too with our companion Little Read book titles that touch on the same themes of the adult selection.
Location: Middletown Library 21256 Washington Street Middletown
Second Thursday Writing Circle with Richard Schmidt -- FREE
Thursday 3/9/2023, 5:30 pm
In-Person. Join local author and Lake County Poet Laureate Emeritus Richard Schmidt for a book discussion and writing workshop inspired by the Big Read book choice.
Location: Main Street Gallery 385 N. Main Street Lakeport
Thursday 3/9/2023, 5:30 pm
In-Person. Join local author and Lake County Poet Laureate Emeritus Richard Schmidt for a book discussion and writing workshop inspired by the Big Read book choice.
Location: Main Street Gallery 385 N. Main Street Lakeport
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Museums of Lake County Presentation — FREE
Thursday 3/9/2023, 5:30 pm to 7 pm In-Person. Come learn about Lake County water history and conservation efforts with our County Museum curators, and how it all relates to Postcolonial Love Poem. Location: Historic Lower Lake Schoolhouse Museum 16435 Main Street Lower Lake |
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Little Read at Lakeport Library -- FREE
Friday 3/10/2023, 10:15 am and 2:30 pm
In-Person. The Big Read isn't just for adults! Kids can join in the action too with our companion Little Read book titles that touch on the same themes of the adult selection.
Location: Lakeport Library 1425 N. High Street Lakeport
Friday 3/10/2023, 10:15 am and 2:30 pm
In-Person. The Big Read isn't just for adults! Kids can join in the action too with our companion Little Read book titles that touch on the same themes of the adult selection.
Location: Lakeport Library 1425 N. High Street Lakeport
Big Read at the Farmers' Market — FREE
Saturday 3/11/2023, 10 am to 1 pm
In-Person. Learn about the Big Read and pick up a free copy of Postcolonial Love Poem!
Location: The Mercantile 4350 Thomas Drive Lakeport
Saturday 3/11/2023, 10 am to 1 pm
In-Person. Learn about the Big Read and pick up a free copy of Postcolonial Love Poem!
Location: The Mercantile 4350 Thomas Drive Lakeport
Lake County Genealogical Society Family History Program -- FREE
Saturday 3/11/2023, 1 pm to 2 pm
In-Person. Join for a discussion to explore the concepts of DNA, family history, local history, and learning about our individual cultural and ethnic backgrounds. To be followed by the regular Life in the Past Lane genealogy class at 2 pm.
Location: Lakeport Library 1425 N. High Street Lakeport
Saturday 3/11/2023, 1 pm to 2 pm
In-Person. Join for a discussion to explore the concepts of DNA, family history, local history, and learning about our individual cultural and ethnic backgrounds. To be followed by the regular Life in the Past Lane genealogy class at 2 pm.
Location: Lakeport Library 1425 N. High Street Lakeport
Youth Book Club with The Harbor on Main — FREE
Monday 3/13/2023, 4 pm to 5:30 pm
In-Person. Teens and young adults are invited for a book discussion of Postcolonial Love Poem with The Harbor on Main.
Location: The Harbor Youth Resource Center on Main 150 S. Main Street Lakeport
Monday 3/13/2023, 4 pm to 5:30 pm
In-Person. Teens and young adults are invited for a book discussion of Postcolonial Love Poem with The Harbor on Main.
Location: The Harbor Youth Resource Center on Main 150 S. Main Street Lakeport
Writing Workshop with The Harbor on Main — FREE
Wednesday 3/15/2023, 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm
In-Person. Teens and young adults are invited to generate new creative writing inspired by the Big Read book choice.
Location: The Harbor Youth Resource Center on Main 150 S. Main Street Lakeport
Wednesday 3/15/2023, 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm
In-Person. Teens and young adults are invited to generate new creative writing inspired by the Big Read book choice.
Location: The Harbor Youth Resource Center on Main 150 S. Main Street Lakeport
Little Read at Upper Lake Library -- FREE
Wednesday 3/15/2023, 2:30 pm
In-Person. The Big Read isn't just for adults! Kids can join in the action too with our companion Little Read book titles that touch on the same themes of the adult selection.
Location: Upper Lake Library 310 Second Street Upper Lake
Wednesday 3/15/2023, 2:30 pm
In-Person. The Big Read isn't just for adults! Kids can join in the action too with our companion Little Read book titles that touch on the same themes of the adult selection.
Location: Upper Lake Library 310 Second Street Upper Lake
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Big Read 2023 Author Event -- FREE
Saturday 3/18/2023, 1 pm to 3 pm In-Person & Virtual. Join the Lake County Library and Lake County Friends of Mendocino College in welcoming the author of Postcolonial Love Poem, Natalie Diaz, for a virtual poetry reading, discussion, and Q&A! This event will take place on Zoom and will be live streamed from the Mendocino College Lake Campus Round Room and all four branches of the Lake County Library. Lake County residents can also tune in from home by clicking on the following link at the time of the event: https://lakecounty.zoom.us/s/94859414760 Location: Zoom & Mendocino College 2565 Parallel Drive Lakeport |
Attribution: Jamestroud
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Museums of Lake County Presentation -- FREE
Thursday 3/22/2023, 5:30 pm to 7 pm
In-Person. Come learn about preserving family history with our County Museum curators, and how it all relates to Postcolonial Love Poem.
Location: Historic Courthouse Museum 255 N. Main Street Lakeport
Thursday 3/22/2023, 5:30 pm to 7 pm
In-Person. Come learn about preserving family history with our County Museum curators, and how it all relates to Postcolonial Love Poem.
Location: Historic Courthouse Museum 255 N. Main Street Lakeport
Creative Club Sensory Writing Workshop -- FREE
Saturday 3/25/2023, 10 am to 12 pm
In-Person. Join the Library Creative Club for an all ages sensory writing workshop! We will explore different tools for writing including natural inks, paints, and more. Inspired by the poem Ink-Light featured in the book in which Natalie Diaz writes, “Four strokes of dusk. Carbon black, Lamp black, Bone black, Hide glue—: I am the alchemist of ink. She answers me, Quicksilver.”
Location: Lakeport Library 1425 N. High Street Lakeport
Saturday 3/25/2023, 10 am to 12 pm
In-Person. Join the Library Creative Club for an all ages sensory writing workshop! We will explore different tools for writing including natural inks, paints, and more. Inspired by the poem Ink-Light featured in the book in which Natalie Diaz writes, “Four strokes of dusk. Carbon black, Lamp black, Bone black, Hide glue—: I am the alchemist of ink. She answers me, Quicksilver.”
Location: Lakeport Library 1425 N. High Street Lakeport
Poets Laureate Reading -- FREE
Saturday 3/25/2023, 1 pm to 2 pm
In-Person. Join Lake County's Poet Laureate Georgina Marie Guardado for a poetry reading featuring California's new State Poet Laureate Lee Herrick, Alameda Poet Laureate Kimi Sugioka, Ukiah Poets Laureate Emeriti Linda Noel and Jabez Churchill, and Kansas State Poet Laureate Emerita Denise Low for a reading of original work and select poems by Natalie Diaz.
Location: Lakeport Library 1425 N. High Street Lakeport
Saturday 3/25/2023, 1 pm to 2 pm
In-Person. Join Lake County's Poet Laureate Georgina Marie Guardado for a poetry reading featuring California's new State Poet Laureate Lee Herrick, Alameda Poet Laureate Kimi Sugioka, Ukiah Poets Laureate Emeriti Linda Noel and Jabez Churchill, and Kansas State Poet Laureate Emerita Denise Low for a reading of original work and select poems by Natalie Diaz.
Location: Lakeport Library 1425 N. High Street Lakeport
