Big Read 2024
Where we live: In Curiosity
Museums and libraries celebrate the exchange of ideas and self-expression. Where We Live: In Curiosity, is a community collaboration of the Clark County Public Library and the Springfield Museum of Art, inspired by book artist Amanda Love’s exhibition Tigris and Ray Bradbury’s book Fahrenheit 451.
How can I be a part of the Big Read?
Read Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury or come listen to it at the Read-In
Visit artist Amanda Love’s exhibition Tigris at the Springfield Museum of Art
Join the public exchange of ideas, creative outlets and lifelong learning opportunities
Spread the word—Springfield is doing a Big Read!
All events are FREE and open to the public. The Big Read runs September – November 2024.
Kick Off!
September 1 | All Day
Springfield Museum of Art and the Main Branch of the Clark County Public Library
Kick Off! at both sites, featuring:
• FREE copies of Fahrenheit 451 in English, Spanish and French
(while supplies last)
• FREE passes to see Tigris at the Museum
• Interactive stations for exploring the Big Read theme of Where
We Live: In Curiosity
Book Discussion and Writing Circle
September 16 | 6pm
Clark County Public Library Main Branch
Local authors lead discussion about Fahrenheit 451 and offer writing prompts to help us explore what it means to “live in curiosity.”
Read-In
September 28 | 11am-4pm
Springfield Museum of Art
Come listen, or join as a volunteer, as the text of Fahrenheit 451 is read out loud in the gallery with Amanda Love’s art installation Tigris. If you’d like to volunteer to read, please contact the Museum at (937) 325-4673 or smoa@springfieldart.net.
Come Find Art
October 13 | Drop-in from 12:30-4:30pm
Springfield Museum of Art
Featuring artist Amanda Love on site, this FREE, all-ages day of creativity explores books, community and art. Make art from deconstructed books in the hands-on studio.
Book Discussion and Writing Circle
October 21 | 6pm
United Senior Services
Local authors lead discussion about Fahrenheit 451 and offer writing prompts to help us explore what it means to “live in curiosity.”
Where We Live:
“In Curiosity” Community Conversation
November 5 | 2-3:30pm
Springfield Museum of Art
Join community leaders and neighbors for thoughts on living in curiosity and a guided exploration of the ideas in Tigris, and Fahrenheit 451. The event includes short presentations, time in the gallery and small group discussions about ways to come together as our community grows and changes.
Book Discussion and Writing Circle
November 18 | 6pm
Springfield Museum of Art
Local authors lead discussion about Fahrenheit 451 and offer writing prompts to help us explore what it means to “live in curiosity.”
NEA Big Read is a program of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with Arts Midwest.
