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Exploring the American Revolution - Day 1
March 13, 9:00 AM
Harding University
Harding University, Searcy AR
Thomas Paine Symposium
Join Harding University, Arkansas TV, and the Arkansas Center for the Book, a program of the Arkansas State Library for a two-day humanities program exploring the Revolutionary era.
On Friday, March 13 (9 a.m.–5 p.m.), attend the Thomas Paine Symposium examining Common Sense and other key writings, plus a special display of rare early American first printings from The Remnant Trust.
Attend one or both events. Free and open to the public.
Exploring the American Revolution - Day 2
March 14, 10:30 AM
Harding University
Harding University, Searcy, AR
Transcribe-a-Thon
Join Harding University, Arkansas TV, and the Arkansas Center for the Book, a program of the Arkansas State Library for a two-day humanities program exploring the Revolutionary era.
On Saturday, join us for a free, hands-on Transcribe-a-Thon featuring a preview from “The American Revolution,” a film by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein and David Schmidt followed by guided transcription of 18th-century documents through the Library of Congress's By the People project. No experience required. Lunch provided.
Attend one or both events. Free and open to the public.
Read to Succeed - Springdale
April 08, 11:00 AM
Springdale Public Library
405 S Pleasant St, Springdale, AR 72764
Read to Succeed is designed to educate, engage and empower families by providing events that are literacy focused. Each participating family will receive an AR TV Reading Resource bag that includes a free book, educational materials, and helpful literacy resources to support learning at home.
Join us this spring and summer for one of our many engaging events that inspire a love of reading and support learning for the whole family! We will enjoy a meal, interactive book reading and a fun family engagement activity.
Read to Succeed is made possible by the Joan R. and Charles M. Taylor II Memorial Endowment Fund.
Exploring the American Revolution
April 11, 10:30 AM
Springdale Public Library
Springdale, Arkansas
Springdale Transcribe-a-Thon
Arkansas TV, the Arkansas Center for the Book, a program of the Arkansas State Library, and Springdale Public Library invite you to a free, interactive Transcribe-a-Thon connected to “The American Revolution” a film by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein and David Schmidt and the Library of Congress's By the People project.
The event begins with a short film preview of “The American Revolution,” followed by guided training and live transcription of Revolutionary-era letters, diaries, and printed documents.
No experience necessary — just curiosity and a willingness to help make history searchable for future generations. Lunch provided.
Free and open to the public.
Read to Succeed - Hampton
April 21, 5:00 PM
Calhoun Co Library & Museum
115 S. 2nd Street Hampton, AR 71744
Read to Succeed is designed to educate, engage and empower families by providing events that are literacy focused. Each participating family will receive an AR TV Reading Resource bag that includes a free book, educational materials, and helpful literacy resources to support learning at home.
Join us this spring and summer for one of our many engaging events that inspire a love of reading and support learning for the whole family! We will enjoy a meal, interactive book reading and a fun family engagement activity.
Read to Succeed is made possible by the Joan R. and Charles M. Taylor II Memorial Endowment Fund.
Read to Succeed - North Little Rock
April 30, 5:00 PM
Laman Library
2801 Orange St. North Little Rock, 72114
Read to Succeed is designed to educate, engage and empower families by providing events that are literacy focused. Each participating family will receive an AR TV Reading Resource bag that includes a free book, educational materials, and helpful literacy resources to support learning at home.
Join us this spring and summer for one of our many engaging events that inspire a love of reading and support learning for the whole family! We will enjoy a meal, interactive book reading and a fun family engagement activity.
Read to Succeed is made possible by the Joan R. and Charles M. Taylor II Memorial Endowment Fund.
Read to Succeed - Van Buren
May 02, 11:00 AM
Crawford County Library
1409 Main St. Van Buren, AR 72956
Read to Succeed is designed to educate, engage and empower families by providing events that are literacy focused. Each participating family will receive an AR TV Reading Resource bag that includes a free book, educational materials, and helpful literacy resources to support learning at home.
Join us this spring and summer for one of our many engaging events that inspire a love of reading and support learning for the whole family! We will enjoy a meal, interactive book reading and a fun family engagement activity.
Read to Succeed is made possible by the Joan R. and Charles M. Taylor II Memorial Endowment Fund.
Read to Succeed - Dumas
May 12, 5:30 PM
Dumas Community Center
18 Belmont St. Dumas, AR 71639
Read to Succeed is designed to educate, engage and empower families by providing events that are literacy focused. Each participating family will receive an AR TV Reading Resource bag that includes a free book, educational materials, and helpful literacy resources to support learning at home.
Join us this spring and summer for one of our many engaging events that inspire a love of reading and support learning for the whole family! We will enjoy a meal, interactive book reading and a fun family engagement activity.
Read to Succeed is made possible by the Joan R. and Charles M. Taylor II Memorial Endowment Fund.
Read to Succeed - Jonesboro
June 02, 11:00 AM
Craighead Co. Jonesboro Public Library
315 W Oak Ave. Jonesboro, AR 72401
Read to Succeed is designed to educate, engage and empower families by providing events that are literacy focused. Each participating family will receive an AR TV Reading Resource bag that includes a free book, educational materials, and helpful literacy resources to support learning at home.
Join us this spring and summer for one of our many engaging events that inspire a love of reading and support learning for the whole family! We will enjoy a meal, interactive book reading and a fun family engagement activity.
Read to Succeed is made possible by the Joan R. and Charles M. Taylor II Memorial Endowment Fund.
Revolutionary Transcribe-a-Thon
June 09, 10:30 AM
Hempstead County Library
500 S. Elm St., Hope, AR 71801
Hempstead County Transcribe-a-Thon
Arkansas TV and the Arkansas Center for the Book invite the public to a free, interactive Revolutionary Transcribe-a-Thon at Hempstead County Library.
The program opens with a short preview from The American Revolution, followed by guided training and live transcription of Revolutionary-era documents through the Library of Congress By the People project. No experience is necessary — just curiosity and a willingness to help make history accessible.
The June 9 date provides a wonderful opportunity for the community to connect with America 250 ahead of the July 4 anniversary.
Please note: Participants will need to bring their own laptop or tablet, as devices will not be available onsite.
Free and open to the public.
Registration encouraged.
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