Events

Throughout the month of October there are a variety of events planned that celebrate the Big Read novel, Into the Beautiful North. These events discuss the book and its themes in diverse locations involving a wide range of audiences.

Copies of the novel selection are available for free at each event while supplies last.

Lakeport Book Discussion—FREE
Wednesday, 10/03/2018, 5:30 PM
Join the Lakeport Library Book Club in discussing the NEA Big Read book selection, Into the Beautiful North.
Location: Lakeport Library, 1425 N High St, Lakeport

The NEA Big Read at the First Friday Fling—FREE
Friday, 10/05/2018, 5:30 PM
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 novel selection, Into the Beautiful North.
Location: Main Street Art Gallery, 325 N Main St, Lakeport

NEA Big Read Kickoff and Rural Skills Fair—FREE
Saturday, 10/06/2018, 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Come kick off the NEA Big Read on Main Street Lakeport at the Courthouse Museum. Come check out the nearby Octoberfest, learn about the novel selection Into the Beautiful North, and re-discover rural skills used in rural towns across Mexico and here in the United States.
Location: Historic Courthouse Museum, 255 N Main St, Lakeport

NEA Big Read Art Workshop —FREE
Sunday, 10/07/2018, 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Come explore the characters of the NEA Big Read Novel, Into the Beautiful North, through art at the Middletown Art Center. Make a pop up village and populate it with characters from the novel! Presented in partnership with the Middletown Art Center. Learn more and register: Visit MiddletownArtCenter.org or call 707-809-8118.
Location: Middletown Art Center, 21456 Hwy 175, Middletown, CA 95461

Middletown Book Discussion—FREE
Wednesday, 10/10/2018, 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Join the Middletown Library Book Club in discussing the NEA Big Read book selection, Into the Beautiful North.
Location: Middletown Library, 21256 Washington Street, Middletown

Redbud Book Discussion —FREE
Thursday, 10/11/2018, 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Join the Redbud Library Book Club in discussing the NEA Big Read book selection, Into the Beautiful North.
Location: Redbud Library, 14785 Burns Valley Rd, Clearlake

The Magnificent Seven—FREE
Sunday, 10/14/2018, 2:00 PM to 4:30PM
Come watch the movie that inspired the main character of the NEA Big Read Novel Selection, Into the Beautiful North, to create her own Magnifent Seven, and discuss the book.
Location: Soper-Reese Theatre, 275 South Main Street, Lakeport

La Voz Cultural Celebration—FREE
Tuesday, 10/16/2018, 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Presented in partnership with La Voz de la Esperanza Centro Latino.
Location: Redbud Library, 14785 Burns Valley Road, Clearlake

The NEA Big Read at the Clearlake Campus—FREE
Tuesday, 10/16/2018
Presented in partnership with Woodland Community College Clearlake Campus.
Location: Woodland Community College, 15880 Dam Road EXT, Clearlake

Book Discussion with Local Author Richard Schmidt—FREE
Wednesday, 10/17/2018, 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Come discuss the novel, Into the Beautiful North, from the writer's perspective with local author Richard Schmidt.
Location: Lakeport Library, 1425 N High Street, Lakeport

Richard Schmidt

From South to North and Back Again:
NEA Big Read Keynote with Jabez Churchill—FREE
Sunday, 10/21/2018, 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Come to a special keynote event featuring local professor Jabez "Bill" Churchill. In partnership with the Lake County Friends of Mendocino College.
Location: Mendocino College Lake Center, 2565 Parallel Drive, Lakeport

Poets and Authors Book Discussion—FREE
Wednesday, 10/24/2018, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Come discuss Into the Beautiful North with the local Author & Poets writing group at the Main Street Gallery.
Location: Main Street Gallery, 325 North Main Street, Lakeport

KPFZ on the Air Book Discussion—FREE
Saturday, 10/27/2018, 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Join Susan Krones and County Librarian Christpoher Veach for an on the air discussion of Into the Beautiful North for a special Big Read edition of Book Ends on KPFZ Community Radio 88.1 FM. Presented in partnership with KPFZ.
Location: KPFZ 88.1 FM on the Radio

The Little Read
The Big Read isn't just for adults! Kids can join in the action too with our companion Little Read picture book titles that touch on the same themes of the novel selection. Little Read companion books were selected by teachers from the Burns Valley Elementary School.
10/ 9/2018, 11:30AM Location: Middletown Library, 21256 Washington Street, Middletown
10/10/2018, 2:30PM Location: Upper Lake Library, 310 Second Street, Upper Lake
10/11/2018, 10:30AM Location: Redbud Library, 14785 Burns Valley Road, Clearlake
10/12/2018, 10:15AM Location: Lakeport Library, 1425 North High Street, Lakeport