{"id":7638,"date":"2010-03-17T18:12:05","date_gmt":"2010-03-18T02:12:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.carlsbadistan.com\/?p=7638"},"modified":"2010-03-17T19:15:24","modified_gmt":"2010-03-18T03:15:24","slug":"carlsbadistan-reads-travels-with-charley","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carlsbadistan.com\/?p=7638","title":{"rendered":"Carlsbadistan Reads: Travels With Charley"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Travelswithcharlie\"<\/a>John Steinbeck<\/strong> is regarded as one of the greatest writers in the English language and we as Californians can be very proud that he is ours. The Carlsbad Library<\/a><\/strong> is celebrating Steinbeck in the month of April as the community reads Steinbeck’s classic road book Travels With Charlie: In Search of America<\/a><\/em><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

In 1960, author John Steinbeck took a cross-country road trip with his poodle, Charley, to reacquaint himself with the America he\u2019d written about all his life. The result was \u201cTravels With Charley: In Search of America,\u201d an intimate look at one of America\u2019s greatest authors. . . . Other events scheduled for April include a Steinbeck film series; a program on the travels of early Carlsbad residents, presented by the Library\u2019s Carlsbad History Room; a travel writing workshop; and Carlsbad Playreaders presenting \u201cThe Grapes of Wrath<\/a><\/em><\/strong>.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Steinbeck’s son Thomas Steinbeck<\/strong> wlll discuss his legendary father in person on Saturday, April 24, 2010. If we can get if for our Kindle app, we’re on it. <\/p>\n

For more information on all the Steinbeck events in April follow the jump.
\nCarlsbad Reads Together is modeled on national reading programs designed to bring community members together and engage them in discussion about the same book at the same time. Carlsbad Reads Together is sponsored in part by the Friends of the Carlsbad Library.<\/p>\n

In 1960, author John Steinbeck took a cross-country road trip with his poodle, Charley, to reacquaint himself with the America he\u2019d written about all his life. The result was \u201cTravels With Charley: In Search of America,\u201d an intimate look at one of America\u2019s greatest authors.<\/p>\n

Author Thomas Steinbeck will discuss his work as well as that of his legendary father on Saturday, April 24 at 2 p.m. at Carlsbad City Library\u2019s Ruby G. Schulman Auditorium, 1775 Dove Lane. Seating is limited and tickets will be required. Thomas Steinbeck\u2019s books will be available for sale and signing following his talk.<\/p>\n

Other events scheduled for April include a Steinbeck film series; a program on the travels of early Carlsbad residents, presented by the Library\u2019s Carlsbad History Room; a travel writing workshop; and Carlsbad Playreaders presenting \u201cThe Grapes of Wrath.\u201d A full schedule of events is included below.<\/p>\n

The libraries have ordered additional copies of \u201cTravels With Charley\u201d to coincide with Carlsbad Reads Together. A special resource guide for \u201cTravels With Charley\u201d is available at Library facilities and online at www.carlsbadlibrary.org.<\/p>\n

Everyone is invited to join the free book discussions for \u201cTravels With Charley\u201d:
\nApril 1 at 7 p.m. at Carlsbad City Library, 1775 Dove Lane
\nApril 6 at 7 p.m. at Georgina Cole Library, 1250 Carlsbad Village Drive
\nApril 7 at 2 p.m. at Carlsbad City Library
\nApril 8 at 2 p.m. at Georgina Cole Library
\nApril 13 at 6 p.m. at Carlsbad City Library Learning Center, 3368 Eureka Place (Spanish-language discussion)
\nApril 26 at 7 p.m. at Carlsbad City Library<\/p>\n

Previous Carlsbad Reads Together selections have included Firoozeh Dumas\u2019 \u201cFunny in Farsi,\u201d Alexander McCall Smith\u2019s \u201cThe No 1. Ladies\u2019 Detective Agency,\u201d Elie Weisel\u2019s \u201cNight,\u201d Ray Bradbury\u2019s \u201cFahrenheit 451\u201d and T.C Boyle\u2019s \u201cThe Tortilla Curtain.\u201d<\/p>\n

Carlsbad City Library Locations
\nThe Carlsbad City Library system serves the community with three locations: Carlsbad City Library at 1775 Dove Lane; Georgina Cole Library at 1250 Carlsbad Village Drive; and the Library Learning Center at 3368 Eureka Place. For more information, visit www.carlsbadlibrary.org.<\/p>\n

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\nCarlsbad City Library Events for Carlsbad Reads Together 2010<\/p>\n

All events are free, unless otherwise noted, and open to the public on a first-come, first-served basis. For additional event information, visit www.carlsbadlibrary.org or call 760-602-2026.<\/p>\n

Steinbeck Celebration
\nSaturday, April 24
\nRuby G. Schulman Auditorium, Carlsbad City Library, 1775 Dove Lane
\nJoin us for events celebrating author John Steinbeck and “Travels With Charley.”
\n11 a.m.: Steinbeck authority Dr. Susan Shillinglaw examines the author\u2019s life and work. Dr. Shillinglaw is a Professor of English at San Jose State University and Scholar-in-Residence at the National Steinbeck Center in Salinas.<\/p>\n

2 p.m.: Author Thomas Steinbeck will discuss his work as well as that of his legendary father. Free tickets, limit two per person, will be given out beginning an hour before the talk. Thomas Steinbeck\u2019s books will be available for sale and signing.<\/p>\n

Carlsbad Reads Together Movies
\nMovies screened at Carlsbad City Library\u2019s Schulman Auditorium, except the April 7 film, which will be at Georgina Cole Library.<\/p>\n

April 7 at 6 p.m. “Horatio\u2019s Drive” (2004, not rated, 106 minutes)
\nGeorgina Cole Library, Community Room
\nPBS documentary about the first person to drive cross-country in 1903.<\/p>\n

April 14 at 6 p.m. \u201cEast of Eden\u201d (1954, rated PG, 118 minutes)
\nApril 21 at 6 p.m. \u201cOf Mice and Men\u201d (1992, rated PG-13, 115 minutes)
\nApril 28 at 6 p.m. \u201cThe Red Pony\u201d (1949, not rated, 91 minutes)<\/p>\n

Movie for kids and families
\nWednesday, April 28 at 3:30 p.m.
\nGeorgina Cole Library Community Room<\/p>\n

Join us for a cinematic retelling of the classic novel \u201cThe Incredible Journey\u201d by Sheila Burnford. All ages welcome. (1993, rated G, 84 minutes)<\/p>\n

Travels of Carlsbad Residents
\nWednesday, April 7 at 5:30 p.m.
\nGeorgina Cole Library, 1250 Carlsbad Village Drive
\nA special presentation from the Library\u2019s History Room about the travels of early Carlsbad residents.<\/p>\n

Travel Writing Workshop
\nSaturday, April 17, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
\nGeorgina Cole Library, 1250 Carlsbad Village Drive<\/p>\n

Workshop is free; registration is required. For more information or to reserve a space, call 760-602-2400 x8149.
\nCarlsbad Playreaders Presents “The Grapes of Wrath”
\nby John Steinbeck; directed by Sheri Allen
\nMonday, April 26 at 7:30 p.m.
\nRuby G. Schulman Auditorium, Carlsbad City Library, 1775 Dove Lane
\nSuggested donation of $5 general\/$1 students.<\/p>\n

Book Discussions
\nCarlsbad City Library on Dove Lane
\n1775 Dove Lane, Gowland Meeting Room
\nThursday, April 1 at 7 p.m.
\nWednesday, April 7 at 2 p.m.
\nMonday, April 26 at 7 p.m.<\/p>\n

Georgina Cole Library
\n1250 Carlsbad Village Drive, Community Room
\nTuesday, April 6 at 7 p.m.
\nThursday, April 8 at 2 p.m.<\/p>\n

Library Learning Center
\nTuesday, April 13 at 6 p.m. Spanish-language discussion<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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