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Orem Reads, Orem's annual celebration of community reading, kicks off this month, and will feature lots of events for adults and children to explore the themes of Gilead by Marilynne Robinson.
And don't forget, everyone who comes to an Orem Reads event will get a free copy of Gilead as long as supplies last!
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Orem Arts Council Presents:
Five Generations of Sculptors: The Fairbanks
September 26, 7:00 PM
Storytelling Wing
The renowned Fairbanks family has beautified both the local community and our nation for five generations with their exceptional sculptures. Among the best known work of this family is that of Avard Fairbanks, whose work can be seen in the United States Capitol, on the Illinois state quarter, and even in the Orem Library. Join Avard's grandson Daniel, a member of the Orem Arts Council, for a glimpse of this fascinating family and their craft.
Witches and Wizards of Opera
October 4, 7:00 PM
Fireplace
A narrated program of magical characters from the operatic repertoire oriented toward young audiences and opera lovers alike. Talented vocalists of Utah Valley will present selections from Mozart's Magic Flute, Offenbach's Tales of Hoffmann, Humperdinck's Hansel and Gretel, and more.
Storyteller Steffani Raff Presents:
Heroes Wanted
October 7, 7:00 PM
Storytelling Wing
Storyteller Steffani Raff brings her humor, energy, music, and a variety of stories to the stage in an assembly that will inspire children to consider how the choices they make now will help shape their future. Steffani's program will explore Orem Reads themes of choice, forgiveness, family, love, and personal responsibility in a format especially designed for children.
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| Greetings! |
 This week we kick off Orem Reads, Orem's annual celebration of community reading. Throughout September and October the library is hosting a number of exciting events to help individuals and families to explore many of the themes introduced in Marilynne Robinson's Gilead. A full schedule of events can be found at orembigread.org, but here are a few events in the next two weeks we are really excited about:
September 29
Orem Reads Kickoff Event with Brian Doyle
7:00 PM Storytelling Wing
Doyle's award-winning essays are frequently anthologized in a wide variety of books, including in numerous Best American Essays and Best Spiritual Writing collections. In an event that will leave the audience inspired and moved, Doyle will use his own writing to explore themes from Gilead. Free copies of Gilead will be available after the program. Scroll down to get a small sampling of Doyle's writing!
September 30
Dean Duncan Presents Films about Family
7:00 PM Media Auditorium
The nature of the family and family dynamics are major areas of discovery in Gilead. Join Dr. Duncan as he discusses how filmmakers have explored some of these same themes of youth and age, education and innocence, and belief and skepticism. After the discussion, you'll leave with a new list of must-watch movies!
October 4
Resonance Story Theatre Presents: Sticks and Stones
7:00 PM Storytelling Wing
Gather around as the traveling minstrel opens her bag of sticks and stones! Each stick and stone represents a story. Which stories will she choose? She'll choose the perfect one for you--full of color, dance, music, and rhythm. Lively stories will touch on the deeper themes of forgiveness, friendship, and community with humor and fun for the whole family! Performed by Nannette Watts, Karla Huntsman and Jewels Olsen and written by Wendy Gourley.
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| Coming Soon: Marilynne Robinson | |
On October 5th, Dr. Trent Hickman will offer an introduction to Marilynne Robinson's works. Dr. Hickman has been been teaching Robinson's writing for years in his classes at BYU. Join him as he leads audience members in a discussion about Robinson's life, works, and major themes.
On October 20th, Pulitzer Prize-winning author Marilynne Robinson will visit the library to talk about her own writing and to answer questions from the audience.
Mark your calendars now so as not to miss this once-in-a-lifetime chance to meet this highly acclaimed author!
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| Coming Soon: Barry Lopez | |
Barry Lopez will visit the library on Wednesday October 12.
Barry Lopez has been described as "the nation's premier nature writer." Lopez won the National Book Award and Oregon Book Award for Arctic Dreams: Imagination and Desire in a Northern Landscape. He was also a National Book Award finalist for Of Wolves and Men. Lopez is frequently honored for his work. Like Robinson, Lopez explores ethics, morality, and place, all major themes in Gilead. He will be reading and discussing his work in this rare Utah appearance.
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| Dies Miraculum by Brian Doyle | |
The following is a proem shared with Orem Library by author Brian Doyle
Imagine this: You are standing at the stove, first thing in the morning,
And the dog is sprawled too close to your feet, as is his usual custom,
On the off chance something good to eat will fall from the sky (bacon
That one time, which he never forgot, surely the best day he ever had)
And there are just enough coffee beans, and miraculously there is milk,
And there is a subtle mysterious unknowable woman in the other room,
Her unknowability probably being the very font and essence of interest,
And there are three children sleeping like logs, and you have a job that
Doesn't feel like work at all, and the heat grumbles on when you ask it,
And no one is shooting at us, and the water is crystalline and abundant,
And the electricity works, and the roof doesn't leak, and an osprey flies
By, so my question is this: isn't this the wealthiest man who ever lived?
It occurs to me that he is. It occurs to me that occasionally he realizes it.
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