The Big Read

Mayor Wythe proclaimed January 23rd, 2015 "The Big Read Day" in Homer at the Council meeting on Monday, January 12th. The Big Read is a series of free outreach events designed to promote literacy,reading and open dialogue within our community.

The 2015 series will focus on author Ray Bradbury’s classic dystopian novel Fahrenheit 451. The Friends of the Homer Public Library is one of 77 organizations nationwide to receive a grant as part of The Big Read project by the National Endowment for the Arts. At the Council meeting on Monday night Council member Reynolds challenged the Council to participate in the community reading event. free copies of Fahrenheit 451 can be picked up at the Homer Public Library. Visit the Homer Public Library page for more information on The Big Read, including an event calendar.