One Book / One Community
The One Book/One Community reading project featuring Florida Trend journalist Cynthia Barnett kicks off on Saturday, February 21, 2009!
One Book / One Community Guide (.pdf)
Participate in One Book Program Sponsored by the Marion County Public Library
For the fifth year, the Marion County Public Library is proud to sponsor the One Book/One Community reading project. This year’s book, the county’s first non-fiction selection, is Mirage: Florida and the Vanishing Waters of the Eastern U.S., by Florida Trend journalist Cynthia Barnett. The Library is partnering with Florida’s Eden, an environmental resource organization, to form a regional approach for a public dialogue about water and its meaning to our respective communities.
The following is a partial list of the Free events during One Book/One Community. For more events, information and a "Go Green!" reading list, please click on the link at the top of this page.
February 21, 2009
One Book/One Community/One Region Kick-Off Celebration
Marion County Public Library, Headquarters-Ocala
Noon – 3 p.m.: Water festival exhibit with many exhibitors and free information.
Noon: Program Kick-Off with Mirage Author Cynthia Barnett.
12:20: Cake cutting and book signing.
12:30: “Earthways and Waterways” musical presentation by Chris Kastle.
1:30: Children’s water activities provided by the Children’s Division and the Belleview Middle School Science students. Free family activities, water exhibits, book signing, and presentations.
Florida’s Eden: One Book/One Community/One Region Kick-Offat On Top of the World’s Live Oak Hall at Circle Square Commons.
Cynthia Barnett will discuss her book and answer questions with a book signing to follow. Reservations are required for this free event.
Call 352-854-3699.
3 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Individual Tours with the Marion County Parks and Recreation Department.
Presented by Jim Couillard, registered landscape architect. Tour the county’s first Florida Yards & Neighborhoods Golden Oak Award-winning landscape located at the McPherson Governmental Complex in Ocala. The Forest Public Library will be the county’s first public building to be considered for the U.S. Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification. For more information, call 352-671-8560.
February 4 – 28, 2009
Miracles and Mirage
An art exhibit presented by Marion Cultural Alliance at Brick City Center for the Arts.
February 25, 2009
Mirage Book Discussion
Marion County Public Library, Headquarters-Ocala
11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Facilitator: Gloria Durrence
March 2, 2009
One Book Movies on Monday Matinees
Water’s Journey: The Hidden Rivers of Florida and Water’s Journey: The River Returns.
A double feature at Marion County Public Library, Headquarters-Ocala, 2 p.m.
March 4, 2009
Mirage Book Discussion
Marion County Public Library, Headquarters-Ocala
11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Facilitator: Pia Brown
March 9, 2009
One Book Movies on Monday Matinees
Gimme Green and Silent Spring. A double feature at Marion County Public Library, Headquarters-Ocala, 2 p.m.
“What Mirage Means to Marion County”
Presented by Hal Wilkening of the St. John’s River Water Management District. Hosted by the Friends of the Ocala Public Library. Marion County Public Library, Headquarters-Ocala, 2 p.m.
March 12, 2009
“Water Sustainability and the Future of Florida”
Presented by the Silver River Museum. Cynthia Barnett will talk about the history, current state of affairs, and future of fresh water issues in Florida. The Museum Open House runs from 4 to 6 p.m. and Cynthia Barnett presenting from 6 to 7 p.m. No admission charge but please make a reservation for limited seating by calling 352-236-5401. SilverRiverMuseum.com
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