Sunday, March 7,
1:30-3:30 p.m.
Funday Sunday - "Thank a Teacher"
Mazza Museum at the University of Findlay
Funday Sunday is the official kick-off of CommunityREAD Month. Join us for storytelling,
art stations, music, refreshments, shopping, and special
guests. Admission is FREE. For more information about Funday
Sunday, please contact Terry Olthouse, Mazza Museum
Education Coordinator,
419-434-4777.
Admission is FREE.
March 1-22
Student Writing Contest - Who Inspires You?
This contest encourages students in grades 3-12 to write an
essay explaining how a teacher has made a difference in
their life and why that teacher deserves to meet the 2010
CommunityREAD author, Erin Gruwell.
Please submit your nomination on or before March 22, 2010.
Click here or call 419-425-1100 for
details.
March 1-31
FREE Movie Rental - Freedom Writers
Family Video and Movie Gallery
Rent the movie inspired by Erin’s story. Freedom Writers
stars Academy Award-winning actress, Hilary Swank, as Erin.
Click here for a printable coupon.
Wednesday, March 3, 6:30 p.m.
Book Discussion: Teach With Your Heart
at Common Grounds Coffee House in Bluffton
Join Bluffton-Richland Public Library staff for a discussion
of this year’s CommunityREAD book. Advance registration is
requested 419-358-5016. All book discussions are FREE and
open to the public.
Wednesday, March 10, 6:30 p.m.
Book Discussion: Teach With Your Heart
at the Stately Raven Bookstore
Join Findlay-Hancock County Public Library staff for a
discussion of this year’s CommunityREAD book. All book
discussions are FREE and open to the public.
Monday, March 15, 1:00 p.m.
Book Discussion: Teach With Your Heart
at the Findlay-Hancock County Public Library,
large
community room
Join Findlay-Hancock County Public Library staff for a
discussion of this year’s CommunityREAD book. All book
discussions are FREE and open to the public.
Monday, March 22, 1:30 p.m.
Book Discussion: Teach With Your Heart
at St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church
Join Findlay-Hancock County Public Library staff for a
discussion of this year’s CommunityREAD book. All book
discussions are FREE and open to the public.
Saturday, March 27, 2:00-3:00 p.m.
Special Craft-A-Story Children’s Event
at the Findlay Village Mall
Coordinated by the Findlay Village Mall staff, this fun
event will feature crafts, snacks, and prizes. Event is
themed around Don’t Be Silly, Mrs. Millie! by Judy Cox, the
CommunityREAD children’s selection. This is a FREE event.
Wednesday, March 31, 5:30 p.m.
Book Discussion: Teach With Your Heart
at the Findlay-Hancock County Public Library,
large
community room
Join Findlay-Hancock County Public Library staff for a
discussion of this year’s CommunityREAD book. All book
discussions are FREE and open to the public.
Monday, April 5, 1:30 p.m.
Book Discussion: Teach With Your Heart
at Birchaven, in the Winter Private Dining Room
at Birchaven
Heights
Join Findlay-Hancock County Public Library staff for a
discussion of this year’s CommunityREAD book. All book
discussions are FREE and open to the public.
Friday, April 9, 7:00 p.m.
Feature Event: Erin Gruwell, Author of
Teach With Your Heart
Central Auditorium, 200 W. Main Cross St., Findlay
Tickets $5 each at the Arts Partnership, the Community Foundation, Friends of the Library Book Cellar, Main Street News, Mother Hubbard’s Learning Cupboard, Stately Raven Bookstore, Common Grounds Coffee House (Bluffton),
and at the door.
