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In partnership with The Decatur Public Library, NOW Decatur, the DAAC, Richland Community College, Millikin University, Decatur Public Schools, the Decatur Police Department, Project READ, the City of Decatur, Young Leaders in Action, and many other area organizations, we welcome all in the Macon County community to join us in the reading and discussion of "A Lesson Before Dying" by Ernest J. Gaines. This community centered campaign is made possible through NEA Big Read Grant granted to the Heart of Illinois Foundation and a part of national Freedom250 celebrations. Schedule of Kick-off:
1:00 p.m | Doors and Light Refreshments
1:20 p.m. | Community Welcome & Big Read Launch
Julia Livingston and Natalie Beck, Big Read Macon County Co-Chairs
1:25 p.m. | Featured Reading
Pastor Matt Samuels
1:35 p.m. | Community Conversation: “What Gives a Life Dignity?”
Panel discussion moderated by Brian Byers with Deputy Chief of Police Erik Ethell, Julie Pangrac and Gina Taylor
1:55 p.m. | Supporting Literacy in Our Schools
Presentation of $1,000 grants to restock book vending machines at Argenta-Oreana Elementary School, Parsons Elementary School and South Shores Elementary School
2:00 p.m. | Literacy and America at 250
Recognition our country’s 250th anniversary and literacy's civic value across our community.
2:10 p.m. | The Big Read Ahead
Preview the programs, conversations and events planned throughout the Big Read.
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Decatur Public Library-Illinois, Decatur, United States
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