One Book, One Community is an annual program which encourages everyone in town to read the same book and then come together to explore its themes. This year's selected books are set during the 1930s, and centers around the experiences of those who survived the Great Depression.
The kids book is Out of the Dust.
The adult book is The Worst Hard Time: The Untold Story of Those Who Survived the Great American Dust Bowl.
Kids' One Book, One Community Programs
BookMANIA!: Free Verse Writing Program
Ages 7-9, Tuesday March 16 at 4:15 p.m.
What is free verse? Kids will be introduced to stories told in verse, similar to Out of the Dust by Karen Hesse. After the reading, they will write their own stories in verse. Drop-In.
Nature and the Dust Bowl
Ages 5 and up, Wednesday, April 14 at 11:30 a.m.
Discover the science and causes behind the Dust Bowl era in this nature program for children. Learn about wind erosion and "black blizzards" whil also gaining hands-on knowledge with nature projects. To register, contact the Children's Library (203) 669-5235 or email childrenslibrary@darienlibrary.org
Book Group for Kids
Ages 9-12, Thursday, April 15 at 6:30 p.m.
A book discussion of Out of the Dust by Karen Hesse and The Storm in the Barn by Matt Phelan. We will examine the way both of these non-traditional books, both free verse and graphic novel, reflect the time period during the Dust Bowl.