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NEA Big Read Opening Reception

September 17, 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Event flyer for an Opening Reception about Harriet Tubman, with book cover image, details for Thursday, September 17th, 5:30–7 p.m., and logos for NEA Big Read, Freedom 250, Artspace Southern Illinois, and Marion Carnegie Library.

Stop by the Main Floor any time between 5:30pm and 7pm to learn more about Marion Carnegie Library’s participation in the National Endowment for the Arts Big Read 2026. MCL is joining Artspace Southern Illinois and 4 other neighboring libraries to read Harriet Tubman: Road to Freedom by Catherine Clinton and to foster discussion on the themes of Freedom and Courage. Free copies of our NEA Big Read book selection will be available while supplies last.

Ages: 18 and up.

This is a come and go event. Registration is not required.

Details

Venue

  • 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, United States, Illinois 62959