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proclamations from local government officials, musical entertainment from the 1930's era, old cars and tractor show. Orange County Library will hold akick-off celebration on Wednesday, Sept 17tH at 6pm. Greg Hanson and John Bemis of "Hooverville" will play old-time music originating in the Depression era -Woody Guthrie songs such as "OI' Dan Tucker", & "Chicken Reel" will be featured. The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck is the Big Read book, and there will be free copies available for the public. The public will be encouraged to bring non- perishable food items to support families in need in Orange County, which will be donated to OCIM (Orange Congregations in Mission). A donation of five non perishable food items & the library will waive up to $10.00 of overdue fines. Attendees will be able to sign up for FREE library cards and listen to some good ole time music at the Orange County Public Library. Orange County Library will host `An American Girl Party' on Wednesday, September 24tH at 3:30 pm. This is an after-school program for ages 6-12. Participants can celebrate the Big Read through a fun program with Depression era snacks, games, crafts and more and can dress up in Depression era garb and step back in time with "Kitt Kittredge~An American Girl". • Orange County Library will host "Art of the Depression Era for Teens" on Thursday, October Stn at 4pm with Richard Cloudt, cartoonist and artist who will teach a workshop on Depression Era Art in America. Mr. Cloudt will discuss fine art, including the Harlem Renaissance, Illustration (Norman Rockwell), and Cartoons including Superman, Li'I Abner and more. Orange County Library will invite local residents to join an author discussion on Tuesday, October 14tH at 7pm. The discussion of the month's book club selection will be The Big Read: The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck. A local author will lead the discussion of Depression era themes in the book, and how they relate to current issues of unemployment, hunger and homelessness in our community. FINANCIAL IMPACT: Activities are based on the Big Read grant award of $20,000 to the collaborative. All members of the collaborative are contributing to provide matching funds through in-kind contributions, book purchases, and programming fees. In Orange County, the matching contribution is provided in part by the operational budget of the Library and donations from the Friends of the Library. RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board approve the proclamation and authorize the Chair to sign.