February FeaturesAll events are free and open to the public. James Prendergast Library Come dressed as a miner, saloon girl, or in Call of the Wild Western wear! We will be serving chili, root beer, and other authentic food. A dog sled, sled dogs, and shelter dogs will be on hand to spotlight the activities and plight of dogs. Donations will be accepted for the local animal shelters. Pick up a copy of Call of the Wild, and join us for the festivities at our Big Read Kickoff! Keynote: Wolf: The Lives of Jack London Presented by James L. Haley James Haley, Jack London biographer and author of Wolf: The Lives of Jack London, will read excerpts from his work and take questions from the audience. About the Speaker: James L. Haley is the author of Wolf: The Lives of Jack London. A versatile writer, Haley has authored fiction and historical works. He is the winner of the 2011 Spur Award for Best Biography from the Western Writers of America. The Wild: An Original Play The Reg Lenna Civic Center The Wild, an original play written for our Big Read by playwright Ted Sharon. The Call of the Wild comes to life in this live-action theatrical event. Buck is stolen from his comfortable home in California and thrust into the ruthless life of a Yukon sled dog. He must adapt or die in an epic struggle for survival. As the men he toils for are drawn forward by Arctic gold, Buck hears a different call - a call from deep within that summons his to return to the Wild. Book Discussions:The Big Read At Patterson Library: Exploring London's The Call of the Wild A discussion of Jack London's The Call of the Wild facilitated by SUNY Fredonia senior English majors. A discussion of Jack London's The Call of the Wild facilitated by SUNY Fredonia senior English majors. Big Read At Fredonia Place: Exploring London's The Call of the Wild Answering the Call of the Wild Explore Call of the Wild A discussion of Jack London's The Call of the Wild facilitated by SUNY Fredonia senior English majors. Exploring London's The Call of the Wild A discussion of Jack London's The Call of the Wild facilitated by SUNY Fredonia senior English majors. Big Read at WCA: Short Story Edition The Big Read At Ahira Hall Memorial Library: Exploring London's The Call of the Wild A discussion of Jack London's The Call of the Wild facilitated by SUNY Fredonia senior English majors. The Big Read At Anderson-Lee Library: Exploring London's The Call of the Wild A discussion of Jack London's The Call of the Wild facilitated by SUNY Fredonia senior English majors. Answering the Call of the Wild Big Read at the County Home: Exploring London's Call of the Wild A discussion of Jack London's The Call of the Wild facilitated by SUNY Fredonia senior English majors. Adventure in the Yukon: Exploring London's The Call of the Wild A discussion of Jack London's The Call of the Wild facilitated by SUNY Fredonia senior English majors.
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