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ABOUT ONE BOOK/ONE COMMUNITY ABOUT THE AUTHOR One Book/One Community is an annual community initiative that Leigh Brackett (1915-1978) was born in Los Angeles, California, but encourages everyone to celebrate reading through conversations and moved to Kinsman, Ohio, with her husband, fellow science fiction events related to one book. writer Edmond Hamilton. The couple spent a quarter century in Be part of One Book/One Community 2020 as we read and discuss northeast Ohio before her return to California. Her observation of the the futuristic 1950s science fiction novel,The Long Tomorrow by local Amish community heavily influencedThe Long Tomorrow. Leigh Brackett. Brackett was specifically a science fiction author, Public discussions about the book will be held at many Trumbull County and she has been referred to as the Queen of Space libraries, and a unique series of free events is planned throughout March. Opera. She was also a screenwriter, known for her work on such films asThe Big Sleep, Rio Bravo, and The Long Goodbye. She worked on a draft of the ABOUT THE BOOK Star Wars sequel, delivered just prior to her death, Two generations after the and received full screenwriting credit for Star Wars: destruction of the world as they Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back. Leigh Brackett knew it, the survivors in The Long Tomorrow have taken up a simple existence where technology is considered evil and no cities are permitted. Religious leaders forbid any acknowledgment of what life was like before the apocalypse. Cousins Esau and Len are growing tired of their lives in a repressive farming community in northeastern Ohio. The boys stumble upon a radio and hear rumors of a functioning city in the West. They decide to risk everything and Read the book, and then strike out for Bartorstown to see join in the conversation! if it’s more than a myth. This is a coming-of-age story and a futuristic tale that was written On the following pages, you’ll find by female science fiction writer Leigh Brackett in 1955, at the height of listings of book discussions, guest the Cold War. It seemed inevitable that the U.S. and the Soviet Union lectures, movies, and activities would engage in nuclear war. This novel explores one of the possible related to this year’s featured book. outcomes of that battle. Nominated for a Hugo Award, science fiction’s most prestigious award, in 1956, the novel was included in the Library of America two-volume boxed set American Science Fiction: Nine Classic Novels of the 1950s, edited by Gary K. Wolfe. Copies of the book in paper format are available to borrow from many of the libraries in Trumbull County. The Long Tomorrow – 2020 Programs & Events

All events are free. No reservations necessary for programs and events unless noted.

Panic in Year Zero card programs, TimeBank Mahoning Can you Hear me? Over! Watershed, and more in this open BOOK DISCUSSIONS (Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Inc., 1962. Not Learn about the history of the ham radio agenda conversation. Rated. Runtime 92 minutes.) and TRY ONE! You can get some “on Read Leigh Brackett’s The Long A family try to survive looters, vigilantes n Thurs., March 12 at 6 p.m. the air” experience with operators Bruce Tomorrow and then join in a and motorcycle punks as they flee a Hubbard Public Library Gibson K3BEG, Bonnie Viele N8MCX, lively discussion about culture, nuclear disaster in Los Angeles and and other hams from the Mercer County head to their remote vacation spot. Moving Off the Farm Amateur Radio Club W3LIF. Displays and society, technology, and changes Ray Milland stars and also directed. and Trying to Stay Amish handouts will be available. that have impact on the future n Tues., March 24 at 5:30 p.m. n Sat., March 14 from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. of humanity. Share your impres- Amish life is changing in some very Liberty Library significant ways due to economic pres- Hubbard Public Library sions; hear what others think. sures that have pushed many off the n Tues., March 3 at 6:30 p.m. Dr. Strangelove farm. Susan Trollinger, an Ohio Humani- Creative Kids: Galaxy Painting ties speaker, will examine what’s being (Columbia Pictures Industries, 1964. Reach for the stars and paint a galaxy on Bristol Library called “the Amish Industrial Revolution” Rated PG. Runtime 95 minutes.) canvas. For ages 3 – 12. n Thurs., March 5 at 3 p.m. and explore whether the Amish can Niles S.C.O.P.E., 14 E. State St., Niles In this comedy, a fanatical U.S. general remain Amish. This program is made n Tues., March 17 at 4:30 p.m. launches a nuclear attack on Russia dur- Kinsman Free Public Library n Mon., March 9 at 6:30 p.m. possible in part by the Ohio Humanities ing the Cold War, but the President and Council a state affiliate of the National McKinley Birthplace Home, his advisors are shocked to learn that the Endowment for the Humanities. Mini ShareFest 40 S. Main St., Niles Russians have technology to destroy the n Sat., March 14 at 2 p.m. Mini Sharefest is a free event and forum n world in the event of an attack on them. Tues., March 10 at 6 p.m. Warren Library of creativity, passion, and knowledge. A Kinsman Free Public Library A discussion led by a reference librarian will follow the movie. time and place where folks share their n Thurs., March 12 at 2 p.m. dreams, experiences, and good deed n Mon., March 30 at 2 p.m. The Cold War from Warren Library community contributions. You’re invited Warren Library the Russian Perspective to help make this event a success! Let’s n Thurs., March 19 at 2:30 p.m. Brian Bonhomme is a Youngstown State do the three R’s – Reduce, Reuse and Brookfield Library University professor and historian of Recycle! We’ll build relationships, share n Thurs., March 19 at 6:30 p.m. GUEST LECTURES Russia and the USSR. He will contextual- knowledge, and make old things like new Warren Library ize The Long Tomorrow by looking at the again. Here’s how it works: Everyone is early Cold War, emphasizing both the welcome and everyone can participate – n Mon., March 23 at 6 p.m. The Life of Leigh Brackett reality and the rhetoric of the arms race bring a friend (or 3 or more)! Bring some- Lordstown Library Don Sutton, local historian and personal and focusing on popular concerns and thing that needs to be fixed! Bring your n Tues., March 24 at 6:30 p.m. friend of Leigh Brackett, will be here to media coverage of nuclear testing and repair skills or just come and share the fun Cortland Library reminisce about the author’s time in the possibility of nuclear war. and community! Kinsman, Ohio. For teens and adults. n Wed., March 25 at 6:30 p.m. n Sat., March 21 at 2 p.m. n Sat., March 21 between n Howland Library Wed., March 4 at 6 p.m. Cortland Library 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Kinsman Free Public Library n Tues., March 31 at 6 p.m. Hubbard Public Library Amish Culture Explored Hubbard Public Library, About the Author: Schafer Room Explore the Amish way of life with Escape Room: The Intriguing Life of n Tues., March 31 at 6 p.m. Sharon Grover of the Amish Learning Stop the Robot Apocalypse Leigh Brackett Center at Ridgeview Farm in Middlefield, Liberty Library Can you figure out how to stop the Robot Author Leigh Brackett was a remarkable Ohio. She will explain the history, Apocalypse? Sign up as a team or as an woman. She excelled in two fields where traditions, and rules of Amish culture. individual to test your skills at solving few women had ever made a name or a Q & A to follow. puzzles and finding clues at our Escape MOVIE SHOWINGS living – screenwriting and science fiction n Sun., March 22 at 2 p.m. Room! Registration is required; call the stories – and succeeded at both. Spend- Warren Library Warren Library at 330.399.8807 ext. 200. Blast From the Past ing 25 years living in Kinsman, Ohio, with n Sat., March 21 between 1 - 5 p.m. (New Line Cinema, 1999. Rated PG-13. her husband definitely shapedThe Long The Cold War from Runtime 106 minutes.) Tomorrow, our One Book/One Communi- Warren Library ty reading choice. Join us to learn more the USA Perspective A man raised in a bomb shelter ventures and celebrate this extraordinary woman’s Written in 1955, Leigh Brackett’s into the real world and falls for a cynical Show Us Your Card life and legacy. The Long Tomorrow’s central setting ‘90s gal. Star Wars Swim Party n Wed., March 4 at 6 p.m. of a post-nuclear war America was n Tues., March 3 at 5:30 p.m. Grab your swim suit and your library card Howland Library most certainly influenced by the real-life Liberty Library events surrounding the escalation of the from any of the participating libraries to n Thurs., March 5 at 11 a.m. Cold War occurring at that time. Doctor gain entrance to this free family fun night! The Vampire’s Ghost Cortland Library Joel Baehler, an instructor of history at Show us your library card at the door to Kent State University, will provide a talk enjoy two hours of swimming and Star (Paramount Pictures, 1945. Not Rated. n Thurs., March 19 at 6 p.m. Wars themed games and activity stations. Runtime 59 minutes.) about those Cold War events. Registra- Liberty Library tion, though not required, is requested Hosted by Kinsman Free Public Library, Leigh Brackett, our One Book/One by calling the Howland Library at Newton Falls Public Library, Bristol Public Community featured author, wrote the The Golden Age 330.856.2011. Library, Hubbard Public Library, and screenplay for this lurid 1945 film set in Warren-Trumbull County Public Library. of Science Fiction n Sat., March 28 at 2 p.m. an African port where strange murders n Fri., March 27 from 6 to 8 p.m. are leaving the victims drained of blood! Professor James Canacci with Kent State Howland Library A discussion led by a reference librarian University Trumbull will talk about the Held at Hubbard Community will follow the movie. 1950s during which the science fiction Swimming Pool, 200 Hall Ave. SE, n Mon., March 9 at 2 p.m. genre gained wide public attention and THEMED ACTIVITIES Hubbard many classic science fiction stories were Warren Library published, including The Long Tomor- Bartorstown Bazaar row. Science fiction writings and films Tween & Teen Tech Thing: 13 West Street were becoming a powerful social force. Binary Code Message “You can’t destroy knowledge. You can stamp it under and burn it up and forbid (Columbia Pictures Industries Inc., 1962. Learn how it started and how it changed Learn how to use a computer code to it to be, but somewhere it will survive.” In Not Rated. Runtime 80 minutes.) with the launch of Sputnik in 1957. write a secret message. For ages 11 – 18. a world where technology is forbidden, After being assaulted by young toughs, n Sat., March 7 at 2 p.m. n Tues., March 3 at 4:30 p.m. how does it survive? Knowledge never a scientist decides to take the law into Warren Library Kinsman Free Public Library dies. Come enjoy an exhibit featuring his own hands and track them down. technology throughout the years, such as Based on a novel by Leigh Brackett. A Union Talk Escape From Bartorstown telephones; create a binary code brace- discussion led by a reference librarian let with a secret message; and throw Would a union have helped or hindered will follow the movie. Register in advance with a group of 7 yourself into a world where technology Mike Dulinsky and his factory? Tony or less to test your ability to escape our is against the law. This bazaar will teach n Mon., March 16 at 2 p.m. Budak, Gathering Facilitator, invites you version of Bartorstown! Each group will family members of all ages about electric- Warren Library to share and discuss unions and their have 45 minutes to solve the puzzles ity, and how to live in a world where our impact in this open agenda conversation. and be declared Free! For times and modern conveniences are not permitted. Café & Matinee n Mon., March 9 at 6 p.m. registration information, call the Hubbard Presented by Hubbard Public Library, We will be showing the Star Wars Hubbard Public Library Public Library at 330.534.3512 ext. 2. Kinsman Free Public Library, McKinley sequel which credits Leigh Brackett as n Thurs., March 5 Memorial Library and McKinley Memorial a writer. A light snack will be provided. Secret Destinations Unveiled Hubbard Public Library Museum. n n Fri., March 20 at 1 p.m. All over the world, there are secret cities, n Mon., March 30 Sat., March 28 between 2 – 4 p.m. Kinsman Free Public Library apartments, and vaults. (Some of these Hubbard Public Library McKinley Memorial Museum and places would resemble Bartorstown, a Auditorium, 40 N. Main St., Niles The Big Sleep fictional city in Leigh Brackett’s The Long Tomorrow.) Join us for this presentation, Cookbook Club: Blast from the (Warner Bros., 1946. Not Rated. Runtime including photos and video snippets, Past – Let’s Go Retro Craftnology: 114 minutes.) about these real-life secret destinations. Join us as we explore retro food themes Binary Code Bracelet Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall through cookbooks. Select and make a ignite the screen in this classic film n Wed., March 11 at 2 p.m. Craftnology, the program where crafts recipe from a cookbook or magazine. noir adaptation of Raymond Chandler’s Warren Library and tech combine! Come make your own (No Internet recipes please.) Bring your steamy detective novel. The Long wearable computer code. For teens and dish to share along with a copy of your Tomorrow author Leigh Brackett col- adults. Bartering with Time recipe. Registration is required; call the laborated on the screenplay along with n Tues., March 31 at 4:30 p.m. Tony Budak, Gathering Facilitator, invites Liberty Library at 330.759.2589. William Faulkner and Jules Furthman. you to share and learn more about time Kinsman Free Public Library n Mon., March 23 at 5:30 p.m. as a method of currency. Discuss loyalty n Tues., March 10 at 6 p.m. Howland Library Liberty Library