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Greenville 1855 Library Public Bristol is a collaboration of: collaboration a is 2020 Community Book/One One Free Programs & Events Guide Events & Programs Free 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 influenced The 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 as The 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 farm. Susan Trollinger, an Ohio Humani- n Tues., March 3 at 6:30 p.m. Dr. Strangelove 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 Tues., March 10 at 6 p.m. world in the event of an attack on them. A discussion led by a reference librarian Warren Library of creativity, passion, and knowledge. A Kinsman Free Public Library 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.