Publicity Kickoff

Celebrate International Literacy Day by playing games from the 1930’s the timeframe of our Big Read title for this year's community-wide read. Hopscotch, Tiddlywinks, Monopoly, Scrabble, Wahoo, Marbles, Sorry, Go Fish, Duck, Duck Goose and more. Event will be held at The Literacy Center. Games for all ages! At 10:00 a.m., in front of the Library a "surprise" event will promote this year's reading of "To Kill a Mockingbird". Copies of the book will be available for free distribution.

Event Location: The Literacy Center/Attleboro Public Library, Attleboro, MA 02703

How Atticus Finch Made Me a Better Parent

Parents Book Club – Wednesday, September 12th – Join local parents and local writer/community activist Margie Kelley, as they discuss their opinions on the lessons learned from how single working dad Atticus Finch raises his children to be compassionate, inquisitive individuals with the help of their community. This group meets in the Library’s Balfour Room. To register, call 508-222-0157 or email aplprograms@sailsinc.org, type Parents in the Subject Line.

Event Location: 74 North Main St., Attleboro, MA 02703

Capron Park Tree Tour with the Sock Monkeys

The Book Hungry Sock Monkeys, our middle school book group, will discuss "Bud, Not Buddy" by Christopher Paul Curtis and similar titles relating to To Kill a Mockingbird. This group will meet at Capron Park to take part in the Treasure Tree Tour of the Park's many beautiful trees. The Parks and Forestry Department will conduct the tree tour with details on the nature of trees and how they nurture our lives. Join us for an afternoon walk through the park. Open to All Ages! To register, email: aplprograms@sailsinc.org, type Tree Tour in the Subject Line; or call 508-222-0157.

Event Location: Capron Park, Attleboro, MA 02703

Parent Student Discussion Group

The 3rd and 4th graders will be reading a series of picture books on interracial friendships in celebration of this year's Big Read. Join the discussion by emailing: attleborokids@sailsinc.org; or calling 508-222-7820.

Event Location: 74 North Main St., Attleboro, MA 02703

Darkness to Light Training

The Stewards of Children Training, sponsored by the Attleboro Y and New Hope, is a prevention and response program developed by Darkness to Light, an international non-profit organization that seeks to protect children from sexual abuse by placing responsibility squarely on adult shoulders. Stewards of Children educates adults to prevent, recognize, and react responsibly to child sexual abuse. This two and a half hour workshop combines a mix of survivor stories, expert advice and practical guidance for preventing child sexual abuse. Participants will learn about choice, personal power, relentless compassion, and about becoming conscious in a new way. Most importantly, participants will begin to see the possibility that child sexual abuse can be resolved. To register call 508-222-2644 x10 or email office@attleboroartsmuseum.org. Registration is required by September 21, 2012.

Event Location: Attleboro Arts Museum, Attleboro, MA 02703

Teen Book Group

The teens will discuss titles with themes and concepts similar to those in "To Kill a Mockingbird". Contact the library for a list of suggested titles. Call 508-22-0157 or email aplprograms@sailsinc.org.

Event Location: 74 North Main St., Attleboro, MA 02703

AABA presents the film "To Kill a Mockingbird"

The Attleboro Area Bar Association is sponsoring the showing of the film "To Kill A Mockingbird" at the Attleboro District Court. Atticus Finch, a lawyer in the Depression-era South, defends a black man against an undeserved rape charge, and his kids against prejudice. The atmosphere of the courtroom to view the film, followed by discussion by AABA members will enhance the reader's understanding of the many messages in this year's community wide reading of "To Kill a Mockingbird". To register, aplprograms@sailsinc.org, type FILM in the subject line; or call 508-222-0157.

Event Location: Attleboro District Court, Attleboro, MA 02703

Council on Aging Writers Group

The CoA Writers Group will discuss "To Kill a Mockingbird" in the context of experiences in their own lives and the changes they have seen.

Event Location: 25 South Main St., Attleboro, MA 02703

Spanish/English Bilingual Book Discussion

The evening bi-lingual class at The Literacy Center will host an open bilingual Spanish/English discussion of "To Kill a Mockingbird".

Event Location: The Literacy Center, Attleboro, MA 02703

Author, Mary McDonagh Murphy Speaks

Mary McDonagh Murphy is an independent documentary director & writer whose work has appeared on PBS. For 20 years she was a producer @ CBS News, where she won six Emmy Awards. She has written for Newsweek, the Chicago Tribune, the New York Post, and Publishers Weekly. A native of Rhode Island, she is a graduate of Wesleyan University and was a John S. Knight Fellow @ Stanford University. Mary is the author of “Scout, Atticus, & Boo” which celebrates 50 years of “To Kill a Mockingbird,” and has produced the film “Hey Boo: Harper Lee & To Kill A Mockingbird” which was released in 2012. She lives in Scarborough, NY, with her husband and children. Sponsored by Former Attleboro Mayor Judy Robbins. To reserve your space, email aplprograms@sailsinc. org, write: “Murphy” in the Subject line; or call 508-222-0157

Event Location: 74 North Main St., Attleboro, MA 02703

Lunch Bunch talk about Friendship

The APL Children's Room along with co-sponsor, Project Connect/Family Center will present storytime, discussion and activities based on the book "Treasure Tree". The Library is using the Treasure Tree theme of Boo leaving treasures and keeping an eye on Scout and Jem to discuss various types of treasures in our lives- including friends. To register: email attleborokids@sailsinc.org or call 508-222-7820.

Event Location: 74 North Main St., Attleboro, MA 02703

Read All About It!

Just as Atticus keeps up with his community and teaches Scout to read through the newspaper, we will hold a public reading of the newspaper in both print and e format at The Sun Chronicle. Those in attendance will tour the facility and take part in discussions on the book, events of the day both from the time of the book and today, as well as ask questions of the various editors leading the discussions. To register email: aplprograms@sailsinc.org, type TSC in the Subject Line, or call 508-222-1057.

Event Location: The Sun Chronicle, Attleboro, MA 02703

Jim Crow and the Blues

Set in the 1930’s Jim Crow south, Harper Lee’s To Kill A Mockingbird takes on the issues of class and race in a small southern town. It was during this era that Black musicians created a new musical form to accommodate and resist the social and legal restrictions of Jim Crow—including those encountered by Lee’s fictional character Tom Robinson. This music is called The Blues. Featuring poet J.C. Reddick, III; Prof. Rob “Stovetop” Lawson, author of "Jim Crow’s Counterculture: The Blues and Black Southerners, 1890—1945", and local legendary Blues artist Shor’ty Billups and the Foxxx Band. Shor’ty Billups is the former drummer for Soul Man Wilson Pickett and session drummer for Etta James. He has performed at Scullers Jazz Club and many international venues. Cost: $10 per person. Sponsored by the Martin Luther King Committee of Attleboro. to register contact: Ethel Garvin at (508) 226-6712 or at ethel.garvin@gmail.com

Event Location: Attleboro Arts Museum, Attleboro, MA 02703

Now Showing: To Kill A Mockingbird

See the movie classic, "To Kill A Mockingbird" at the Council on Aging center. Fifty years after its grand opening, Scout, Attitcus and Boo are alive and well.

Event Location: Council on Aging, Attleboro, MA 02703

Loss of Innocence

Based on actual case studies from the Taunton/Attleboro Area Office of The Department of Children & Families (DCF), Museum artists will visually represent a challenging turning point in the life of a youth.* Exhibition and introductory gallery talk: Attleboro Arts Museum.

Event Location: Attleboro Arts Museum, Attleboro, MA 02703

Having Our Say: a Panel Discussion on "To Kill a Mockingbird"

Local book columnist, Kathy Hickman will lead a panel of community leaders in a discussion of "To Kill a Mockingbird". the group will review the time and atmosphere of the 30's as well as touch on what has or has not changed today. To register email: aplprograms@sailsinc.org, write Panel in the Subject line; or call 508-222-0157.

Event Location: 74 North Main St., Attleboro, MA 02703

Family Tree: Researching your Family Genealogy

Presented by professional genealogist,Christine Cook, this workshop will assist you in researching and preparing your own family genealogy "Treasure Tree". As in "To Kill a Mockingbird" having a sense of who we are is very important. Researching your own family may lead you on a path of discovery. Ms. Cook has conducted numerous workshops and lectures at libraries, civic groups and conferences. To register: email: aplprograms@sailsinc.org; type Genealogy in the Subject line; or call 508-222-0157.

Event Location: 74 North Main St., Attleboro, MA 02703

Afterschool Book Share

After School Book Chat – An informal discussion of historical fiction titles for students at the Bartek Recreation Center on Pine Street. Do books set in the past relate to our lives today? Do characters living in other parts of the country have lives similar to ours? Come and check out a pile of great titles that relate to To Kill a Mockingbird. To register, call 508-222-0157 or email aplprograms@sailsinc.org

Event Location: Barteck Recreation Center, Attleboro, MA 02703

Ugly Dog Bookstore tackles "To Kill a Mockingbird"

Ugly Dog Bookstore owner Kim Storch will lead the charge in discussing "To Kill a Mockingbird" at this local book lovers hangout. To register, call Ugly Dog at 508-226-0100 or email: uglydogbooks@verizon.net

Event Location: 75 Union St., Attleboro, MA 02703

Darkness to Light Training

CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION Darkness to Light "Stewards of Children" Training. As part of our efforts to nurture and protect every child in our community, the Y along with New Hope will train participants in Darkness to Light, a national program designed to educate adults about the steps they can take to prevent, recognize, and react responsibly to the reality of child sexual abuse. Now we're extending that training to adults throughout the community. Through the Darkness to Light program, you'll be trained as "Steward of Children" to help us protect the children of Attleboro, Norton, and surrounding communities, with a goal of training 5% of the adult population in the area. Who should attend? Parents, caregivers, teachers, coaches, and other adults concerned with the wellbeing of children. To register,email: aplprograms@sailsinc.org, write: Darkness in the Subject line;or call 508-222-0157.

Event Location: 74 North Main St., Attleboro, MA 02703

Jim Crow in Today's Courtroom

Program featuring Bonita Cade, attorney, psychologist, as well as a Guardian Ad Litem for the courts, coordination by Jane Warren, a lawyer and BCC professor. Discussion on the development of Civil Rights as well as legal improvements for minorities since the days of "To Kill A Mockingbird". Includes a focus on whether things truly have improved in terms of African American males receiving fair trials. To reserve your seat call Joe Yasaian, Director of Campus Services at 508-678-2811, ext. 3534, or email at joe.yasaian@bristolcc.edu.

Event Location: Bristol Community College, Attleboro, MA 02703

Literary Walk

Literary Walking Tour – Saturday, October 27th at 10am (rain date Oct. 28th at 2pm )- Visit historical sites past and present, on Attleboro’s own North Main Street. Members of Attleboro’s Historical Commission and the Historic Preservation Society will present photos and facts from their archives while local writers share poetry inspired by our city. Community is a big part of the story's character in "To Kill a Mockingbird", let's explore ours! To register, call 508-222-0157 or email aplprograms@sailsinc.org Participants will meet in the Attleboro Public Library’s lobby.

Event Location: 74 North Main St., Attleboro, MA 02703