Borrow "The House on Mango Street" by Sandra Cisneros
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NEA Big Read Kickoff, Tuesday, March 1, 2022
Public Library of Mount Vernon and Knox County, 201 N. Mulberry St. Mount Vernon, OH. 43050
NEA Big Read Kickoff Celebration
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Official Proclamation. Mount Vernon Mayor Matt Starr joins Library Director John K. Chidester and our community partners in the solarium to kick off NEA Big Read celebration of Sandra Cisneros' The House on Mango Street.
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NEA Big Read: The House on Mango Street Book Giveaway!
March 1- April 23, 2022
The Public Library of Mount Vernon and Knox County will celebrate Sandra Cisneros's classic novel, "The House on Mango Street" as part of our 2022 NEA Big Read programming. On March 1, we launch our NEA Big Read with a book giveaway! Please, stop by any of our Libraries in Mount Vernon, Fredericktown, Gambier, and Danville to pick up your free copy of Cisneros' book.
The Public Library of Mount Vernon and Knox County will celebrate Sandra Cisneros's classic novel, "The House on Mango Street" as part of our 2022 NEA Big Read programming. On March 1, we launch our NEA Big Read with a book giveaway! Please, stop by any of our Libraries in Mount Vernon, Fredericktown, Gambier, and Danville to pick up your free copy of Cisneros' book.
Sandra Cisneros: Meet the Author Virtual Visit
2012_08. (n.d.). [Photograph]. Sandra Cisneros. https://www.sandracisneros.com/2012_08
As part of our NEA Big Read program, the Public Library of Mount Vernon and Knox County is honored to welcome Sandra Cisneros, acclaimed author of The House on Mango Street, for a "meet the author" virtual visit at the Public Library! Ms. Cisneros will join Betania Escobar and Crystal AC Salas in conversation at this very special event.
*NEA Big Read is a program of then National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with Arts Midwest.
*NEA Big Read is a program of then National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with Arts Midwest.
Tales from La Vida: LatinX Comics Workshop with Frederick Luis Aldama
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The Public Library of Mount Vernon and Knox County is excited to present Frederick Luis Aldama as part of our NEA Big Read program! Mr. Aldama is a world-renowned expert on LatinX comics, a scholar, and author.
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Storytime with Miss Morgan: "Abuela" by Arthur Dorres
Thursday, April 14, 2022 at 10:00 AM via YouTube
This week, Miss Morgan will be reading "Abuela" by Arthur Dorres and Elisa Kleven. Join Rosalba and her Abuela (grandmother) on a magical journey as they fly over the streets, sights,and people of New York City. The story is narrated in English, and sprinkled with Spanish phrases as Abuela takes Rosalba places and they explore the City together.
This week's storytime is brought to you as part of PLMVKC's NEA Big Read Program. NEA Big Read is a program of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with Arts Midwest.
This week, Miss Morgan will be reading "Abuela" by Arthur Dorres and Elisa Kleven. Join Rosalba and her Abuela (grandmother) on a magical journey as they fly over the streets, sights,and people of New York City. The story is narrated in English, and sprinkled with Spanish phrases as Abuela takes Rosalba places and they explore the City together.
This week's storytime is brought to you as part of PLMVKC's NEA Big Read Program. NEA Big Read is a program of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with Arts Midwest.
"My Wicked, Wicked Way" Adult Book Discussion
Thursday, April 14, 2022 at 6:30 PM at the Public Library of Mount Vernon and Knox County, A/B meeting room.
Sandra Cisneros, our NEABig Read author of The House On Mango Street, is also a poet. Join Librarian Christie for adult book discussion on Thursday, April 14th at 6:30pm in the A/B Meeting Room at the Main Library. We'll be talking about Cisneros' poetry collection, "My Wicked, Wicked Ways".
Sandra Cisneros, our NEABig Read author of The House On Mango Street, is also a poet. Join Librarian Christie for adult book discussion on Thursday, April 14th at 6:30pm in the A/B Meeting Room at the Main Library. We'll be talking about Cisneros' poetry collection, "My Wicked, Wicked Ways".
Salsa Night! NEA Big Read Dance Workshop
Saturday, April 16, 2022 at 4:00 PM at the Gambier Community Center, 115 Meadow LN. Gambier, OH.
The Library is delighted to partner with Kenyon College Department of Dance to present Salsa Night! Join us on Saturday, April 16th from 4-5pm at the Gambier Community Center for an all-ages, family-friendly dance and movement workshop that teaches the basics of salsa dancing. No partner or dance experience required. All welcome.
This event is free and open to the public, but masks that fully cover the nose and mouth are required for all participants, regardless of vaccination status.
Salsa Night is part of the PLMVKC's NEA Big Read Program, a program of the National Endowment for the Arts in Partnership with Arts Midwest.
The Library is delighted to partner with Kenyon College Department of Dance to present Salsa Night! Join us on Saturday, April 16th from 4-5pm at the Gambier Community Center for an all-ages, family-friendly dance and movement workshop that teaches the basics of salsa dancing. No partner or dance experience required. All welcome.
This event is free and open to the public, but masks that fully cover the nose and mouth are required for all participants, regardless of vaccination status.
Salsa Night is part of the PLMVKC's NEA Big Read Program, a program of the National Endowment for the Arts in Partnership with Arts Midwest.
Ekphrastic Galeria: Community Creative Writing Workshop at Gund Gallery, Kenyon College
Thursday, April 21, 2022, 6:00-7:00 PM, Gund Gallery, 101 1/2 College Drive in Gambier, Ohio.
Our second NEA Big Read community creative writing workshop at Kenyon College's Gund Gallery meets from 6pm-7pm on Thursday April 21. Writers age 12+ are welcome to join us for a series of writing prompts inspired by LatinX art. We hope to see you there!
The NEA Big Read is a program of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with Arts Midwest.
Our second NEA Big Read community creative writing workshop at Kenyon College's Gund Gallery meets from 6pm-7pm on Thursday April 21. Writers age 12+ are welcome to join us for a series of writing prompts inspired by LatinX art. We hope to see you there!
The NEA Big Read is a program of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with Arts Midwest.
NEA Big Read Closing Celebration: Ballet Folklorico at Woodward Opera House
Join us at 2:00pm on Saturday, April 23 at the Woodward Opera House for a performance from Ohio's award-winning ballet folklorico group, El Corazon de Mexico! Our closing celebration for the Library's NEA Big Read also features the Latinos in Rural America exhibit and will be followed by a brief reception with light refreshments from Fiesta Mexicana.
This all-ages event is free and open to the public, but advance registration and COVID-19 protocols are required. Seating is limited, so visit https://tinyurl.com/jzrk2xwa to reserve tickets.
The NEA Big Read is a program of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with Arts Midwest.
This all-ages event is free and open to the public, but advance registration and COVID-19 protocols are required. Seating is limited, so visit https://tinyurl.com/jzrk2xwa to reserve tickets.
The NEA Big Read is a program of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with Arts Midwest.
For more information, please email knoxwrites1@gmail.com or call 740-392-BOOK ext 259.