The Belgrade Community Library hosts their first annual kickoff for the yearly Adult Winter Reading Program. One Book Belgrade consists of weekly events and programs available through January 16th- February 20th.

The central theme of the event is inspired by the book, Beneath the Scarlet Sky by Mark Sullivan. The book’s plot, centered in World War II Italy, generates important discussions on ethics, family, love, and more. The series of programs will each include a significant portion of time dedicated to discussing these main themes. Pick up a copy of the book from the library for a 2-week checkout. All copies must be returned by February 13. These copies will be available as giveaway items on February 20 at the author event (more details below).

This event is sponsored in part by an Opportunity Grant from Humanities Montana.

For a full list of details and events visit the One Book Belgrade website. 

Come and foster community connections in Belgrade as we bring people together to read.

January 16, 2020 – 1:00-2:30PM: Adult Art Class with Wendy Marquis Art: Create your own interpretation of the cover of the book Beneath a Scarlet Sky. Registration required. All supplies provided. Registration here.

January 16, 2020 – 6:00-7:30PM: Adult Art Class with Wendy Marquis Art: Create your own interpretation of the cover of the book Beneath a Scarlet Sky. Registration required. All supplies provided. Registration here.

January 22, 2020 – 6:00-7:30PM: Espionage Adventure Adult Escape Room with Escape Helena – Registration required. Registration here.

January 31, 2020 – 2:30-3:30PM: Kids Art Class with Bozeman Art Museum, Grades K-2 – Registration required. Registration here.

January 31, 2020 – 4:00-5:00PM: Kids Art Class with Bozeman Art Museum, Grades 3-5 – Registration required. Registration here.

February 6, 2020 – 6:00-7:30PM: Attend an event where you can hear from experts on the book topics including mountaineering (Professor Michael Reidy), espionage fiction (MSU instructor Kelly Lewis), driving (tbd), and WWII Italy History (tbd). Bring your questions for our experts! More information to come.

February 11, 2020 – 5:30-6:45PM: Espionage Adventure Teen Escape Room with Escape Helena. Open to teens ages 12-19 or grades 6-12!

February 20, 2020 – 6:00-7:30PM: Author Event! Mark Sullivan will be at the library to give a short presentation, do a Q&A with the audience, and sign books. Bring your questions for the author and your copies of his books to be signed. The library copies from this series will be available as giveaway items on a first-come, first-serve basis the night of the event. Doors open at 5:00, so get there early if you want a copy. One copy per family.