March 24, 4:30 PM
- Movie – A screening of the 1966 adaptation of Fahrenheit 451 directed by Francois Truffaut, starring Oskar Werner and Julie Christie
- Sci-Fi Toys: Collecting the Future-Michael Rieker will introduce sci-fi toy collection, giving tips for would-be collectors.
Central Library
March 17, noon
- Lunch and Learn- Bring your sack lunch to the Sarah McCardle Room and find out how libraries throughout history have been targets of war, destruction, burning, and censorship. Linda Aragon will lead the discussion.
- Firefighters Stories- Preschool stories about firefighters including a craft – Doris Gates Room
Clovis Regional Library
March 10, 7 PM
- Sci-Fi Film Discussion – Paul Kaser will give an overview of the history and themes of sci-fi films, showing clips from landmark movies.
- Firefighters Stories- Preschool stories about firefighters including a craft
- Retrospective of the 1950’s – Bill Secrest Jr. will give a multi-media presentation of the 1950’s including people, events, and culture which influence Ray Bradbury in his writing of Fahrenheit 451.
- Movie Marathon – A 12 hour screening of the 1966 adaptation of Fahrenheit 451 directed by Francois Truffaut, starring Oskar Werner and Julie Christie
Fig Garden Regional Library
March 1, 7 PM
- Book Discussion – A literature expert will lead a book discussion on Fahrenheit 451. Register at branch.
- Firefighters Stories- Preschool stories about firefighters including a craft
- Firefighters Stories- School age stories about firefighters including a craft
- Bernard Herrmann: The Man and the Maestro- Michael Rieker will present an overviewe of Bernard Herrman, composer of the Fahrenheit 451 musical score along with many other musical achievements.
- The Inflammatory Institution- Find out how libraries throughout history have been targets of war, destruction, burning, and censorship. Linda Aragon will lead the discussion.
- Movie – A screening of the 1966 adaptation of Fahrenheit 451 directed by Francois Truffaut, starring Oskar Werner and Julie Christie
Fresno Fire Museum, 911 H Street
March 4, 4:51 AM – 4:51 PM
- A 12 hour read-a-thon featuring public officials, firefighters, television and radio personalities, and other local dignitaries
Fresno State University, Student Recreation Center
March 20, 10 AM – 5 PM
- Ray Bradbury: Poet of the American Dreamtime Symposium- Join science fiction authors Terry Bisson, William Nolan, and Greg Bear, along with graphic novelist Tim Hamilton and Bradbury biographer Sam Weller as they discuss their works and the influence of Ray Bradbury on American culture. Ray Bradbury will appear live via an audio-video link- up at 4 PM. This event will be moderated by sci-fi author Howard Hendrix.
Gillis Library
March 2, 10 AM
- Firefighters Stories- Preschool stories about firefighters including a craft
- Book Repair Clinic- Library staff member, Eric Shardlow, will teach basic book repair.
- Fireman Craft- Use your creativity by making arts and crafts with a fireman theme.
- Bilingual Firefighters Stories- Bilingual stories about firefighters including a craft
- Book Discussion – A literature expert will lead a book discussion on Fahrenheit 451. Register at branch.
Progressive Home Club, 2630 E. Weldon, Fresno
March 15, 1 PM
- Book Discussion – A literature expert will lead a book discussion on Fahrenheit 451.
Ramada Inn, 324 E. Shaw, Fresno
March 10, 7 PM
- Retrospective of the 1950’s – Join the Westerners to hear Bill Secrest Jr. give a multi-media presentation of the 1950’s including people, events, and culture which influence Ray Bradbury in his writing of Fahrenheit 451. Call Don Ashton at 559-868-2277 to make your dinner reservation ($20).
San Joaquin Garden Retirement Residence, 5555 E. Fresno Street, Fresno
March 10, 5:30 PM
- Retrospective of the 1950’s – Bill Secrest Jr. will give a multi-media presentation of the 1950’s including people, events, and culture which influence Ray Bradbury in his writing of Fahrenheit 451.
- Book Discussion – A literature expert will lead a book discussion on Fahrenheit 451.
Senior Resource Center Library
March 15, 1 PM
- Movie – A screening of the 1966 adaptation of Fahrenheit 451 directed by Francois Truffaut, starring Oskar Werner and Julie Christie
Severance Building, 1401 E. Wishon
March 19, 8 PM; March 20, 2:30 PM, 8 PM; March 21, 2:30 PMMarch 26, 8 PM; March 27, 2:30 PM; 8 PM; March 28, 2:30 PM
- Fahrenheit 451 Play - Theatrical staging of Fahrenheit 451 adapted by Ray Bradbury in the 1970’s. Directed by S. Eric Day.
Sunnyside Regional Library
March 9, 7 PM
- Book Discussion – A literature expert will lead a book discussion on Fahrenheit 451. Register at branch.
- Bernard Herrmann: The Man and the Maestro- Michael Rieker will present an overviewe of Bernard Herrman, composer of the Fahrenheit 451 musical score along with many other musical achievements.
- Movie – A screening of the 1966 adaptation of Fahrenheit 451 directed by Francois Truffaut, starring Oskar Werner and Julie Christie
- Sci-Fi Toys: Collecting the Future-Michael Rieker will introduce sci-fi toy collection, giving tips for would-be collectors.
Talking Book Library
March 17, 2 PM
- Book Discussion – A literature expert will lead a book discussion on Fahrenheit 451. Register at branch.
West Fresno Library
March 25, noon
- Lunch and Learn- Bring your sack lunch and hear Bill Secrest Jr. give a multi-media presentation of the 1950’s including people, events, and culture which influence Ray Bradbury in his writing of Fahrenheit 451.
Woodward Park Regional Library
March 1, 6:30 PM
- Movie – A screening of the 1966 adaptation of Fahrenheit 451 directed by Francois Truffaut, starring Oskar Werner and Julie Christie
- Book Discussion – A literature expert will lead a book discussion on Fahrenheit 451. Register at branch.
- Firefighters Stories- Preschool stories about firefighters including a craft
- Civil Rights Panel Discussions Series: Big Brother Is Watching including video surveillance and RFID
- Jazz artist and educator Les Nunes will present a concert of jazz compositions from the 1950’s, the era of the writing of Fahrenheit 451.
- An Evening With Tim Hamilton- Tim Hamilton will discuss his new graphic novel adaptation of Fahrenheit 451.
- Civil Rights Panel Discussions Series: Privacy Issues, Internet, and the Patriot Act
- A local chef with demonstrate how to prepare some fiery recipes.
- Firefighters Stories- School age stories about firefighters including a craft
- Civil Rights Panel Discussions Series: Fahrenheit 451 and the Bill of Rights
Yosemite Falls Restaurant, 4278 W. Ashlan, Fresno
March 6, 10:30 AM
- Shawn Grady will speak on his book Through the Fire, a mystery about firefighters in Reno, Nevada. Call 559-228-9867 for lunch reservations. ($20).
Events outside the city of Fresno:
Auberry Library
March 4, 6:30 PM
- Chris Henson will lead a book discussion on Fahrenheit 451. Register at branch.
- Firefighters Stories- Preschool stories about firefighters including a craft
Bear Mountain Library
February 20, 6:00 PM
- The Inflammatory Institution- Find out how libraries throughout history have been targets of war, destruction, burning, and censorship. Linda Aragon will lead the discussion.
- Book Repair Clinic- Library staff member, Eric Shardlow, will teach basic book repair.
- Firefighters Stories- Stories about firefighters including a craft
Caruthers Library
March 10, 3:30 PM
- Movie – A screening of the 1966 adaptation of Fahrenheit 451 directed by Francois Truffaut, starring Oskar Werner and Julie Christie
Fowler Library
March 4, 5:30 PM
- Movie – A screening of the 1966 adaptation of Fahrenheit 451 directed by Francois Truffaut, starring Oskar Werner and Julie Christie
- Firefighters Stories- Preschool stories about firefighters including a craft
- Learn how to appraise your books with Dan Danklee from the Clovis Book Barn and Local History Librarian, Bill Secrest Jr. Bring a book to be appraised.
Kerman Library
March 27, noon
- Cooks of all ages will compete in a chili cook-off. Kerman firefighters will judge this event.
Kingsburg Library
March 10, 10:30 AM
- Preschool stories about firefighters. Children will visit the Kingsburg fire station at the conclusion of story time
- Movie – A screening of the 1966 adaptation of Fahrenheit 451 directed by Francois Truffaut, starring Oskar Werner and Julie Christie
- Librarian Sally Gomez will lead a book discussion on Fahrenheit 451. Register at branch.
Mendota Library
March 9, 10 AM
- Bilingual Firefighters Stories- Bilingual stories about firefighters including a craft
- Movie – A screening of the 1966 adaptation of Fahrenheit 451 directed by Francois Truffaut, starring Oskar Werner and Julie Christie
March 25, 3:30 PM
- Firefighters Stories- Stories about firefighters including a craft
Reedley College
Date TBA
- Sci-Fi Film Discussion – Paul Kaser will give an overview of the history and themes of sci-fi films, showing clips from landmark movies.
Reedley Library
March 24, 10:30 AM
- Firefighters Stories- Preschool stories about firefighters including a craft
- Librarian Ernst Vitovec will lead a book discussion on Fahrenheit 451. Register at branch.
March 8, 10:30 AM, 11:30 AM
- Firefighters Stories- Preschool stories about firefighters including a craft
Sanger Library
March 16, 10:30 AM
- Firefighters Stories- Preschool stories about firefighters including a craft
- Learn how to appraise your books with Dan Danklee from the Clovis Book Barn and Local History Librarian, Bill Secrest Jr. Bring a book to be appraised.
- Firefighters Stories- School age stories about firefighters including a craft
San Joaquin Library
March 3, 10 AM
- Firefighters Stories- Preschool stories about firefighters including a craft
March 24, 10:30 AM
- Preschool stories about firefighters; includes a craft. Come meet the Selma Fire Dept. and tour their truck.
March 30, noon
- Play "I Spy" with Cal Fire Firefighters and their fire truck.
