A Wizard of Earthsea: NEA Big Read 2021

October 1 – November 7

The NEA Big Read provides everyone with the opportunity to read and discuss a single book within their community. RCPL invites everyone to participate in this exciting program as we discuss fantasy and, in particular, Ursula K. Le Guin’s A Wizard of Earthsea.

Kickoff

Stop by to receive your free copy of A Wizard of Earthsea while they last!

October 1

Lebanon Library, 10 AM – 5:30 PM

Honaker Community Library, 12 – 5:30 PM

Book Discussions

Lebanon Library

October 12, 7 – 8 PM

October 13, 1 – 2 PM

Honaker Community Library

October 3, 3 – 4 PM

October 18, 5 – 6 PM

The Weeping Willow Café & Tap House

October 16, 10 – 11 AM

Honey Bea’s Café & Ice Cream Parlor

October 20, 12:30 – 1:30 PM

Romano’s II

October 18, 6:30 – 8 PM

UVA Wise Faculty Panel Discussion

Come hear representatives from Art, Science, English, and History talk about how fantasy weaves in and out of the various disciplines. This activity is approved for UVA Wise Cultural Credit.

October 3

UVA Wise Campus, 1 -2 PM

Wizarding Convention

Attend a cosplay show (wear your Halloween costume!), play the “Spells & Shadows” Board Game, make a wand or a wizard’s staff, create and color your own illuminated calligraphy letter or story, vote for your favorite wizard, and of course, discuss A Wizard of Earthsea!

October 30

Lebanon Library, 10 AM – 4 PM

Heart of Appalachia Community Orchestra Concert

The concert has been cancelled.

RCPL is pleased to partner with Lonesome Pine Regional Library for this event.