The Great Read 2013: Roundup of Events

Some events and ways to get involved in the program, which was founded by the Plainfield School District and the Plainfield Public Library.

Written by Shannon Antinori. This year, community literacy program The Great Read is focusing on Abraham Lincoln, with an entire reading list dedicated to the 16th president. Click here for more details about The Great Read 2013, including a list of suggested titles. Mark your calendars now — here's a roundup of this year's Great Read activities: The Great Read Opening Night – historical portrayal Thursday, February 21 at 7 p.m. Press Conference with President and Mrs. Lincoln ***Nook e-reader prize drawing*** Barnes & Noble, 2621 Plainfield Road, Joliet Travel back in time and meet President and Mrs. Lincoln. During a press conference, President Lincoln (Max Daniels) will go over the state of the nation during his presidency and Mrs. …

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Over The Hill

On Tebow, Washington and Lincoln

Pastor Klima reflects on our need for heroes and role models.

Of heroes and bums, of saints and sinners. I write this on MLK Day. The yes birds and the no birds are already weighing in. I heard a long discussion on Tebow this morning. Much the same kind of thing. For or against? Next month we celebrate the birthdays of the first and 16th presidents of the United States. Again the story is the same. Agreement or disagreement about how great these men were. It seems to me that heroes are just regular people who are normal and who respond to a situation in a moment of need or crisis. How many times in the last 10 years have we not heard of soldiers in war zones called heroes? They do not see themselves in that way. How many politicians, sports figures, actors and actresses have been put on a pedestal …

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Abe and the Babe Do Shorewood

Professional Lincoln Impersonators will put on their critically acclaimed show at the Shorewood-Troy Public Library.

Watch history come alive as President and Mrs. Abraham Lincoln visit the Shorewood Troy Library. Shorewood residents will have the pleasure and the unique opportunity to be a part of living history during a performance by Max and Donna Daniels as Abe and Mary Lincoln. On Thursday, Feb. 3, at 7 p.m., the library’s meeting room will be transformed into the White House of 1865.   As the Civil War nears its end, President and Mrs. Lincoln reflect upon the events of the last four years and look to the future. They reminisce about their early years together: their courtship, the births of their children, and the President’s political career. The conversation takes place just before President Lincoln prepares to leave for that fateful show at the…

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