Hamilton North Public Library has received a Community Read grant of $1,000 from Indiana Humanities to participate in a statewide read of the classic novel “Frankenstein.” More than 60 other communities will read the book as part of One State / One Story: Frankenstein. HNPL is one of few participants in Hamilton County to bring this unique experience to the community.
Written by a teenage Mary Shelley in 1818, “Frankenstein” tells the story of a young scientist who created a grotesque living creature through a scientific experiment and was horrified by what he had made.
“Frankenstein is a powerful book that raises big questions about right and wrong, how we treat other people and the relationship between science and society,” said Keira Amstutz, president and CEO of Indiana Humanities. “That’s what makes it such an important book to read as a community and as a state. We want to catalyze those serious conversations, but we want Hoosiers to have a little fun with the book, too.”
If you are interested in participating in the Community Read and would like to pick up a copy of Frankenstein now, please visit the library or go to hnpl.lib.in.us to reserve a copy. Frankenstein is available in print, audiobook, ebook and e-audiobook format.
HNPL is planning its line-up of 2018 Frankenstein programs. This list is what is confirmed so far, but watch for more:
- Frankenstein Weaving for grades 6 – 12 with Deanna Leonard – March 19
- Frankenstein Weaving for ages 8 – 11 with Deanna Leonard – March 20
- Frankenstein Book Discussion for Teens and Adults – June 4
- Taste of the Book – Frankenstein themed – June 11
- Frankenstein movie – Original 1931 version – June 16
- Bride of Frankenstein movie – Original 1935 version – July 21
- Mystery Book Club: Frankenstein read-alike book – July 23
- Frankenstein Family Chocolate-Making Event – Aug. 30
- Frankenstein Story-Time Programming – Week of Oct. 15
- Frankenstein Family Chocolate-Making Event – Oct. 26
Watch HNPL’s online calendar and newsletter for more Frankenstein-themed programs.
One State / One Story: Frankenstein is an initiative designed by Indiana Humanities, in partnership with the Indiana State Library and Indiana Center for the Book, to encourage Hoosiers to read the classic novel as it turns 200 in 2018. One State / One Story: Frankenstein has been made possible in part by a major grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities. Learn more at IndianaHumanities.org/Frankenstein.
The Hamilton North Public Library serves the residents of Jackson Township in northern Hamilton County. There are two branches in Cicero and Atlanta. The Atlanta Branch is an original Carnegie Library and was founded in 1916.