 The King County Library System will be one of 208 communities nationwide participating in The Big Read. This initiative, funded by the National Endowment for the Arts, is designed to bring people from different generations and backgrounds together to read and discuss literature. The focus is to demonstrate that reading is necessary to the cultural, civic and economic fabric of our communities.
The featured book is The Call of the Wild by Jack London, a singular classic written from the dog’s point of view. Abducted from his comfortable home and sold as a sled dog, Buck battles the elements to become leader of the pack. This story of a struggle for survival is an unforgettable adventure.
 The children’s companion book for ages 10 and older is Hatchet by Gary Paulsen. When 13-year-old Brian Robeson is the only survivor of a small plane crash, he is alone in the Canadian wilderness with only a small hatchet and his own ingenuity as tools for survival. Eventually this city kid develops the skills to survive and even thrive in this inhospitable environment.
The Big Read will also coincide with the county-wide anniversary celebration of the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, held in 1909.
KCLS Staff Recommended Reading List.
Book Talk. Join us for online book discussions about these books and more.
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READ to Your Dog
Celebrate The Big Read and the featured book, The Call of the Wild!
Submit a photo of you reading to your dog.
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Special Programs |
Dance Tunes of the Alaska Gold Rush
Presented by Vivian and Phil Williams
Ages 5 and older
Come for a rollicking family program that celebrates the music played in saloons and dance halls during the Alaska Gold Rush.
Maple Valley Library, Wednesday, June 10, 7pm
Carnation Library, Friday, June 12, 2pm
Lake Forest Park Library, Saturday, June 13, 2pm, Third Place Commons Stage
Algona-Pacific Library, Monday, June 15, 7pm |
The Legacy of London’s The Call of the Wild
Presented by film historian, Lance Rhoades
London’s innovative and popular story faces challenges when translating it to film and television.
Newport Way Library, Monday, June 15, 7pm |
Meet the Authors |
Backcountry Betty Crafting With Style: 50 Nature-Inspired Projects by Jennifer Worick
Learn to make quick, easy and sustainable projects from items found in nature.
Vashon Library, Wednesday, June 17, 7pm |
Polar Dream: Achieving Your Highest Goal by Helen Thayer
Hear the dramatic and inspiring story how this author made history when she became the first woman to travel alone to the North Pole.
Valley View Library, Tuesday, June 30, 7pm
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Adult Book Discussion Groups
The Call of the Wild by Jack London
Maple Valley Library, Between the Covers Book Group, Wednesday, June 17, 10am
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Meet the Author: Roland Smith
Ages 11 to 18
The author of adventure books such as Elephant Run, Peak and Sasquatch will join us to talk about his books. Ask for a book at the Information Desk beginning June 1.
Auburn Library, Tuesday, June 16, 4:30pm
Sponsored by the Friends of the Auburn Library. |
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Reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities is available; please contact the library prior to the event if you require accommodation.
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