Ottenheimer Library Sponsors NEA: Big Read Virtual Film Series
糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock鈥檚 Ottenheimer Library, in collaboration with the Central Arkansas Library System (CALS), is sponsoring a series of five films that will be free to stream each Sunday from Oct. 25 to Nov. 22.
鈥淥ttenheimer Library and CALS have a history of partnership on events such as these,鈥� said Dan Shelton, Finance and Administration Coordinator of Ottenheimer Library at 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock. 鈥淭his collaboration provides the 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock community easy access to the activities and encourages them to explore subjects in greater detail than they might have otherwise.鈥�
The films, which are all based on the Vietnam War, are being shown as part of the 2020 NEA (National Endowment for the Arts) Big Read. An initiative of the NEA in partnership with Arts Midwest, the NEA Big Read broadens our understanding of our world, our communities, and ourselves through the joy of sharing a good book.
The films are centered around 鈥淭he Things They Carried,鈥� a riveting collection of stories from author Tim O鈥橞rien鈥檚 time in the Vietnam War, which has been selected as the 2020-21 NEA Big Read Book.
鈥淲e were very excited to host Tim O鈥橞rien and to explore his classic 鈥淭he Things They Carried鈥� throughout the library system and beyond,鈥� said Mark Christ, CALS adult programming coordinator. 鈥淎s an institution, we strive to improve literacy and encourage the exchange of ideas, social engagement, and cultural expression.鈥�
The free film schedule includes:
