Don't forget to show up for the Readers Roundtable discussion an hour early this month, because the quilt exhibit opening reception starts at 2 p.m. The list of Big Read activities at the Main Branch of the library is as below. Full descriptions of these events are located on the library's webpage.
- “Ancestral Memories” African American Quilt Guild of Oakland Exhibit, Tuesday, January 29— Thursday, February 28. Quilt Exhibit Opening Reception, Saturday, February 2, 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm.
- Big Read Kickoff with Special Guest Lucy Anne Hurston, Saturday, February 9, 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
- African American Literature Panel Discussion with writer Mary Monroe and Black Caucus Librarians, Saturday, March 2, 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm.
- Museum of the African Diaspora in San Francisco, Saturday, March 9, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, Meet at Main Library, $25 per person, includes transportation and tour.
- Film Screening, Friday, March 15, 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm.
- Hattitude Finale, Friday, March 22, 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm, by invitation only—for anyone who participates in a book discussion group.
Zora Neale Hurston on YouTube
First, as a trained anthropologist discussing a topic near and dear to the youth of today — zombies:
A glimpse of her home town, Eatonville, Florida:
Part 1 of 11 of the entire movie version of "Their Eyes Were Watching God." I could have imported a YouTube version of the entire movie, but you really need to read the book.
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