Centre County Reads

Centre County Reads and the AAUW sponsored a showing of Persepolis at The State Theatre on Sunday, February 22, 2009. After the movie, 56 people made their way to the library to have a discussion with several Penn State students from Iran. Highlights included a brief history of Iran's history and government, Q&A about women's rights and education, plus some delicious Iranian pastries brought from Washington, DC just for us. Many thanks to the generous Iranian students who have been willing to share their lives with us.

Learn about the significance of middle eastern jewelry.  Make some of your own beaded creations!  Pre-registration is required. All are invited!

Perspolis by Marjane Satrapi (autobiographical graphic novel): The great-granddaughter of Iran's last emperor and the daughter of ardent Marxists describes growing up in Tehran in a country plagued by political upheaval and vast contradictions between public and private life. Everyone is welcome to attend the discussion - reading the entire book is not required for participation.

A great big thank you to Veronica Winters for instruction and demonstration of drawing manga.  Everyone was very enthuasiastic about drawing!  Take a look at some pictures of the program, that was sponsored by Centre County Reads.