Great Neck Reads Kickoff Event
Tickets for this event will be available starting April 6 at all Library locations.
Sunday, April 19, 5 p.m.
At the Main Branch of the Great Neck Library
Tickets are required for this event. Tickets will be available at all library locations starting April 6.
Discount copies of The Double Bind on sale
Raffle of Chris Bohjalian books
Actress and orator Shirley Romaine reads from The Double Bind
Ron Gross on why Great Neck needs Great Neck Reads?
Ways of Reading - An introduction to The Double Bind and its author
Find out about upcoming Great Neck Reads events
Learn how to start, run, or join a Double Bind book discussion group
Library Book Discussions
Read The Double Bind and discuss it with your neighbors. Sign up online on the Library Homepage through the Program Calendar & Registration link, or call the Library at 466-8055, ext. 202.
Tuesday, April 28, 1 p.m. at the Main Library
Wednesday, April 29, at 7:30 p.m. at the Main Library
Thursday, April 30, 1:30 p.m. at the Parkville Branch
Wednesday, May 6, 6:30 p.m. at the Lakeville Branch
Tuesday, May 12, at 7:00 p.m. at the Station Branch
Wednesday, May 13, 7:00 p.m. at the Station Branch
Weekly Readings from The Double Bind
with actor/narrator David Aubrey
Wednesday afternoons, April 22 to May 27 at 3 p.m., in the reading area of the Main Branch of the Great Neck Library
Hear The Double Bind come alive.
Great Neck Reads Writing Contests
Two contests – one for adults, one for teens in grades 9 - 12. Write a short story, poem or essay inspired by the book The Double Bind, or one or more of the photos that appear in it. Winners will receive prizes, and have their work read, on Sunday, May 31 during the Great Neck Reads Closing Event.
Socrates Salon Investigates The Double Bind
Friday, April 24, 3 p.m.
How Have You Created Yourself, Through Truth or Noble Lies? – Probe the issues and ideas raised by Chris Bohjalian’s The Double Bind with master mind explorer Ron Gross.
Screenings of the 1974 Film The Great Gatsby
Because parts of The Double Bind take place in Fitzgerald's fictional towns of East Egg and West Egg, a new look at this 1974 film adaptation of The Great Gatsby could give viewers and readers a fresh take on both the book and the movie.
Starring Robert Redford, Mia Farrow, and Sam Waterston.
Thursday, April 30, 2 p.m. at the Main Library
Wednesday, May 27, 2 p.m. at the Parkville Branch
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In Person – Author Chris Bohjalian
speaking about The Double Bind,
the inspiration for his books,
and life as a successful writer.
Tickets for this event will be available starting
May 4 at all Library locations.
Sunday, May 17, 7 p.m.
At the Main Branch of the Great Neck Library
Tickets are required for this event. Tickets will be available at all library locations starting May 4.
Meet Chris Bohjalian, ask him questions about
The Double Bind, and have him sign your books. |
Find out more about The Double Bind by visiting Chris Bohjalian's website. Learn about photographer Bob Campbell, whose images appear in The Double Bind, and whose story inspired Chris Bohjalian to write his novel. |
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Gatsby Boat Tour
The Great Neck Park District in cooperation with the Great Neck Library's Reads Program presents:
Gatsby Boat Tour
Sat., May 30, 2009
12:45 - 4 P.M.
Steppingstone Marina
Call 482-0355 for more information
Levels The Great Neck Teen Photo Exhibits
Levels presents
The Great Neck Teen Photo Exhibits
Showcasing the work of the area's most talented young photographers.
Saturday May 9th
We invite members of the public to attend our "gallery opening" from 7:30-8:30pm.
Michael D'Innocenzo Examines The Double Bind
Wednesday, May 20, 1 p.m. & 8 p.m.
Double Bind Book Talk with Michael D’Innocenzo
Professor D’Innocenzo offers his unique, reasoned perspective on some of the timely topics raised by The Double Bind. Familiarity with the book is not required, but will enhance your experience of the session.
Great Neck Reads Closing Event
Tickets for this event will be available starting May 18 at all Library locations.
Sunday, May 31, 11 a.m. At the Main branch of the Great Neck Library
Tickets are required for this event. Tickets will be available at all library locations starting May 18.
Contest winner announcements, readings, and award presentations
Looking Back at The Double Bind
What this book meant to you
Share ideas for next year’s Great Neck Reads
Reader/Discussion Group Guide
 Click here to view a Reader/Discussion Group Guide
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| (WARNING: Parts of this guide appear in bold underlined text because they may give away plot twists. Please review this guide carefully if you have not read or finished The Double Bind). |
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Adult Writing Contest Application