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Directors’ Welcome On behalf of both the Fullerton & Orange Public Libraries, we are excited to partner together to present our community-wide reading program Two Books ~ Two Cities. We have chosen Harper Lee’s two books, To Kill a Mockingbird and Go Set a Watchman, set in the segregated South of the mid-twentieth century. The idea of our “One Book, One Community” program encourages all residents to read the same book at the same time and to discuss it in a variety of venues. Two Books ~ Two Cities will engage two very similar communities to discuss issues of race and fairness which remain at the center of current events. Encourage your friends and neighbors to read along
with you and join the discussion! Fullerton and Orange have paired up to join forces for a month full of fun events. Both libraries have programming for all ages that will capture your interest and imagination. Please take a moment to look at the program information for our Two Books ~ Two Cities reading adventure, and we will see you soon at the library!
Maureen Gebelein Fullerton Public Library
Yolanda Moreno Orange Public Library
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About the Author
Featured Speaker
Nelle Harper Lee
Dr. John Eastman
Nelle Harper Lee (born April 28, 1926) is an American novelist widely known for her 1960 Pulitzer Prize– winning To Kill a Mockingbird, which deals with the racism she observed as a child in her hometown of Monroeville, Alabama. Though Lee only published this single book for half a century, she was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom for her contribution to literature.
Our main event is “Law and Order: Atticus Finch.” During this free program, Professor John Eastman examines justice at the time of attorney Atticus Finch in Harper Lee’s classic novel To Kill a Mockingbird. Dr. John C. Eastman is the Henry Salvatori Professor of Law & Community Service at Chapman University Fowler School of Law. Orange: Saturday, October 17, 2:00 PM Fullerton: Sunday, October 18, 2:00 PM
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About the Books To Kill a Mockingbird
The unforgettable novel of a childhood in a sleepy Southern town and the crisis of conscience that rocked it, To Kill a Mockingbird became both an instant bestseller and a critical success when it was first published in 1960. It went on to win the Pulitzer Prize in 1961 and was later made into an Academy Award-winning film, also a classic.
Go Set a Watchman
A new novel set two decades after the beloved Pulitzer Prize–winning masterpiece, To Kill a Mockingbird. Twenty-six-year-old Jean Louise Finch—”Scout”—returns home from New York City to visit her aging father, Atticus. This novel is set against the backdrop of the civil rights tensions and political turmoil that were transforming the South.
Recommended Reading FICTION Go Tell It on the Mountain - James Baldwin Ruby - Cynthia Bond Other Voices, Other Rooms - Truman Capote The Girl Who Fell From the Sky - Heidi Durrow Peace Like a River - Leif Enger A Lesson Before Dying - Ernest J. Gaines A Time to Kill - John Grisham Snow Falling on Cedars - David Guterson Justice for None - Gene Hackman and Daniel Lenihan Their Eyes Were Watching God - Zora Neale Hurston Mudbound - Hillary Jordan
Please check at your library for these titles or further reading.
The Invention of Wings - Sue Monk Kidd The Secret Life of Bees - Sue Monk Kidd The Heart is a Lonely Hunter - Carson McCullers Cry, the Beloved Country - Alan Paton A Tree Grows in Brooklyn - Betty Smith The Help - Kathryn Stockett The Color Purple - Alice Walker Native Son - Richard Wright NONFICTION A Testament of Hope – Martin Luther King, Jr. The Mockingbird Next Door: Life with Harper Lee – Marja Mills
Strange Fruit – David Margolick Scout, Atticus, and Boo: A Celebration of Fifty Years of To Kill a Mockingbird - Mary McDonagh Murphy I Never Had It Made – Jackie Robinson I Am Scout: The Biography of Harper Lee - Charles J. Shields Mockingbird: A Portrait of Harper Lee - Charles J. Shields The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks - Rebecca Skloot Just Mercy – Brian Stevenson The Warmth of Other Suns: The Epic Story of America’s Great Migration - Isabel Wilkerson
Fullerton Adult Programs
Saturday, October 10, 1:00 PM FPL Osborne Auditorium Poodle Skirts & Hula Hoops: Fashions of the 50’s Dress up in your finest 1950’s attire and join us for an afternoon of fashion history and entertainment. The afternoon begins with a screening of the hit BBC series Call the Midwife which tells the stories of a group of midwives living in East London in the late 1950’s to early 1960’s. Following the screening, Jean Eden, historic clothing collector will host a fashion show featuring similar styles as viewed in the show. *1950’s attire is encouraged but not required.
Dr. John C. Eastman is the Henry Salvatori Professor of Law & Community Service at Chapman University Fowler School of Law, and also served as the School’s Dean from June 2007 to January 2010. He is the Founding Director of the Center for Constitutional Jurisprudence, a public interest law firm affiliated with the Claremont Institute.
Thursday, October 22, 7:00 PM FPL Osborne Auditorium It Don’t Mean a Thing if it Ain’t Got that Swing! Dancing in the 50’s
Join your friends and neighbors in a book discussion of To Kill a Mockingbird led by Dr. Rebecca Cantor.
Swing dance was a popular form of entertainment during the 1950’s and currently enjoying a renaissance. Instructors from The Clubhouse Dance Studio in Placentia will show you their moves, and then invite you to swing dance with them! You’ll learn some basic moves, and then Lindy hop your heart out.
Sunday, October 18, 2:00 PM FPL Community Room Law and Order: Atticus Finch Dr. John Eastman
Saturday, October 24, 10 AM - 1:30 PM FPL Osborne Auditorium The Help: Movie Screening
The 1930’s American South had its own brand of justice. During this free program, Professor John Eastman examines law and order at the time of attorney Atticus Finch in Harper Lee’s classic novel To Kill a Mockingbird. The literary world of this award winning author will be yours for discovery as Dr. Eastman illuminates civil rights issues and the courtroom drama portrayed in the book.
Join us for a free screening of the multiple award-winning box office hit movie, The Help presented in Fullerton Public Library’s Osborne Auditorium. The screening will be immediately followed by a lecture and discussion on the themes explored in the movie, as well as civil rights issues of the 1950’s and 1960’s. Dr. Tyler Parry, Assistant Professor of African American studies at California State University, Fullerton will facilitate the discussion and lecture.
Tuesday, October 13, 7:00 PM FPL Community Room Book Discussion: To Kill a Mockingbird
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Tuesday, October 27, 7:00 PM FPL Community Room Songs for Scout and Atticus: Folk Music of the 30’s & 50’s Performed by Ross Moore While not directly addressed in the books, music would surely have been an integral part of the lives of Scout and Atticus. The first half of the program features folk songs popular in the 1930’s South, that the characters would have heard at dances and in homes around Maycomb. The second half focuses on music that Scout would have been exposed to living in New York during the growth of popular folk music, reflecting a time of great social change from the cities of the North to small towns in the South.
Wednesday, October 28, 7:00 PM FPL Community Room Southern Comforts A surprise local celebrity chef will demonstrate classic Southern cooking.
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Orange Adult Programs
Monday, October 12, 6:30 PM Good Gravy! – Southern Cooking
Saturday, October 17, 2:00 PM Law and Order: Atticus Finch
If you shared a meal with Atticus and Scout from To Kill a Mockingbird, what would be on the table? Come find out for yourself and learn how to make great Southern dishes. Join expert culinary instructor, Cheri Liefeld of Adventures in the Kitchen as she dishes out some of the best comfort food the south has ever plated. Samples will be included, bring your brain to learn and your appetite to eat.
The 1930’s American South had its own brand of justice. During this free program, Professor John Eastman examines law and order at the time of attorney Atticus Finch in Harper Lee’s classic novel To Kill a Mockingbird. The literary world of this award winning author will be yours for discovery as Dr. Eastman illuminates civil rights issues and the courtroom drama portrayed in the book.
Wednesday, October 14, 6:30 PM To Kill a Mockingbird Movie Screening
Dr. John C. Eastman is the Henry Salvatori Professor of Law & Community Service at Chapman University Fowler School of Law, and also served as the School’s Dean from June 2007 to January 2010. He is the Founding Director of the Center for Constitutional Jurisprudence, a public interest law firm affiliated with the Claremont Institute.
A faithful adaptation of the novel by Harper Lee, the story deals with race relations in the 1930’s South. The film is a clear portrayal of childhood innocence and a denunciation of bigotry. Gregory Peck plays Atticus Finch, a country lawyer defending a black man, Tom Robinson played by Brock Peters, who is accused of assaulting a white woman. Robert Duvall debuted as Boo Radley, a mentally disabled mystery man. This is a powerful, classic movie that is shown in black and white. Teens and adults are welcome. (Not rated.)
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Monday, October 19, 6:30 PM “What’s All the Buzz?” Book Discussion on Go Set a Watchman and To Kill a Mockingbird Join other readers and share your thoughts on the new Harper Lee book just released this summer and on her classic publication from 1960. Find out how your fellow readers and neighbors feel about the resurrection of Atticus and Scout as characters. Did the second book live up to the original? Have race relations or justice changed in 1950’s New York City compared to 1930’s Alabama? Be a part of the discussion.
Tuesday, October 20, 6:30 PM Songs for Scout and Atticus: Folk Music of the 30’s & 50’s Performed by Ross Moore While not directly addressed in the books, music would surely have been an integral part of the lives of Scout and Atticus. The first half of the program features folk songs popular in the 1930’s South, that the characters would have heard at dances and in homes around Maycomb at a time when neighbors and families came together to share music as a part of everyday life. The second half focuses on music that Scout would have been exposed to living in New York during the growth of popular folk music, reflecting a time of great social change from the cities of the North to small towns in the South.
Monday, October 26, 6:00 PM The Help Movie Screening Join us for a free screening of the multiple award-winning box office hit movie, The Help. An aspiring author during the civil rights movement of the 1960’s decides to write a book detailing the African-American maids’ point of view on the white families for which they work, and the hardships they go through on a daily basis. (Rated PG-13)
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Fullerton Teen & Children’s Programs
Tuesday, October 6 4:00 PM The South Pecan pie. Fried chicken. Grits. Do we have your attention now? Are you in the mood to hear stories from the South? We’ll have lots of rich fare for you in the form of stories, crafts, and good ol’ fashioned fun. For children in kindergarten and up. No preschoolers, please.
Tuesday, October 13 4:00 PM Unexpect The Expected!
We’ll be turning the tables on expressions and familiar stories today when we explore characters who are not what they seem. Join us for stories, crafts, and activities! For children in kindergarten and up. No preschoolers, please.
Tuesday, October 13 6:30 PM Osborne Auditorium School Night @ the Library
Southern Rhythm Drum Circles with Chazz Have you ever wanted to create rhythms using a djembe drum? Chazz will teach you to play your own sounds and songs during this hands-on experience. Then enjoy art activities by our community partners! This program is highly recommended for elementary schoolaged children.
Monday, October 19 4:00 PM FPL Teen Area Retro Glamour: Get a 50s Makeover!
To Kill a Mockingbird (1962) A faithful adaptation of the novel by Harper Lee, the story deals with race relations in the 1930’s South. The film is a clear portrayal of childhood innocence and a denunciation of bigotry. Gregory Peck plays Atticus Finch a country lawyer defending a black man, Tom Robinson played by Brock Peters, who is accused of assaulting a white woman. Robert Duvall debuted as Boo Radley, a mentally disabled mystery man. This is a powerful, classic movie that is shown in black and white.
October 8
A Raisin in the Sun (1961) This outstanding movie portrays a black family trying to make a better life for themselves in an all-white part of Chicago. Dignity and self-worth are the major themes of the story. The film is an adaptation of the Broadway play by Lorraine Hansberry. Sidney Poitier and a young Louis Gossett Jr. play important characters.
October 15 In the Heat of the Night (1967) A powerful story with the theme of racial prejudice is portrayed in this film with great performances by Sidney Poitier as the black homicide expert Virgil Tibbs. Rod Steiger plays the chief of police that investigates the death of a white industrialist in a small Mississippi town.
Abraham Lincoln said, “The best way to destroy an enemy is to make him a friend.” We’ll hear some stories today about people who were brave enough to change their thinking. For children in kindergarten and up. No preschoolers, please.
Relive the glamour of old Hollywood. Stylists will fix your hair and makeup like legends Audrey Hepburn, Lucille Ball, or James Dean. You’ll then take selfies in our themed photo booth and tag the photos #FullertonReads for more fun! For teens only. Please bring your own makeup for the best results.
Movie Screenings October 1
Tuesday, October 20 4:00 PM Frenemy Territory
October 22
Intruder in the Dust (1949) The movie, set in the fictional town of Jefferson, Mississippi, is based on a novel by William Faulkner and was filmed in his home town of Oxford. The subject of this race relations whodunit is the false accusation of a local black man who is jailed and subjected to numerous indignities. There are no big names in this film but an interesting storyline and great emotion carry the film through to its inevitable conclusion. This is truly a hidden gem.
October 29
A Soldier’s Story (1984) A black army attorney is sent to a Southern base to investigate the murder of an unpopular sergeant. Set during World War II in Louisiana, jazz, blues and racism are all prominent themes. The film is based on a Pulitzer-prize winning play by Charles Fuller, with Denzel Washington and Adolph Caesar.
These screening will take place on Thursdays at 1:00 PM in the Osborne Auditorium.
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Orange Teen & Children’s Programs
*All programs are in the Orange Public Library & History Center Community Room unless otherwise noted.
October 15, 4:30 PM Journey to the 1930’s Book Discussion for Tweens
October 7, 5:00 PM Southern Desserts and Stories: Teen Book Discussion
October 3, 3:00 PM October 8, 3:00 PM (El Modena Branch Library) October 22, 4:00 PM (Taft Branch Library) “Old Time Fun for Kids”
Tweens let’s talk books! Join us in the Library Community Room for refreshments & treats while we chat about the two books from our Orange Reads Two Books ~ Two Cities program, Bud, Not Buddy by Christopher Paul Curtis and The Babe and I by David A. Adler.
Have a flavorful taste of the old South while exploring two pivotal books by Harper Lee – To Kill a Mockingbird and Go Set a Watchman. Enjoy desserts and a lively conversation at this Southernstyle gathering.
We are going back to the 1930’s Depression era days and the frolicking 1950’s to find out what types of games children played. Turn off the electronics and television and learn some great games from the past including marbles, Tiddlywinks, Pick-up-Sticks, Hop-scotch, and other great games from the 1930’s through 1950’s.
Movie Screenings Wednesday, October 14 6:30 PM To Kill a Mockingbird (1962)
Monday, October 26 6:00 PM The Help (2011)
A faithful adaptation of the novel by Harper Lee, the story deals with race relations in the 1930’s South. The film is a clear portrayal of childhood innocence and a denunciation of bigotry. Gregory Peck plays Atticus Finch, a country lawyer defending a black man, Tom Robinson played by Brock Peters, who is accused of assaulting a white woman. Robert Duvall debuted as Boo Radley, a mentally disabled mystery man. This is a powerful, classic movie that is shown in black and white. (not rated)
Join us for a free screening of the multiple award-winning box office hit movie, The Help. An aspiring author during the civil rights movement of the 1960’s decides to write a book detailing the African-American maids’ point of view on the white families for which they work, and the hardships they go through on a daily basis. (Rated PG-13)
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