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Special recreation activities are offered year round and are designed for those with intellectual or physical challenges and their friends and family. We offer a wide range of activities for participants to choose from including social and enrichment opportunities as well as sports. For more information, email Michelle Forbert or call (901) 757-7375.
Big Read Kick-Off Celebration A Wizard of Earthsea Fantasy Faire
and Wizard Costume Contest
- Date: 10/03/2015 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
- Location: Germantown Community Library
1925 Exeter Road
Germantown, Tennessee 38138
Mayor Mike Palazzolo and area dignitaries will be on hand to officially launch The Big Read in Germantown. Open to all, this family-friendly event celebrates fantasy fiction with strolling musicians, juggler, balloonist, fire performer, face painting, wizarding science experiments, mule-drawn wagon rides, food trucks and more. Don’t miss an opportunity to take a selfie with Germantown’s own traveling wizard or town crier. Some lucky Faire goers will receive a free book. Copies will also be available for check out.
Fantasy Faire Wizard Costume Contest
Dress up as your favorite wizard for this all-ages costume contest. Refreshments will be served and awards presented. Participating wizards must arrive by 5:45p.m. in order to register for the contest.
For additional details about events related to The Big Read Germantown, download the flyer or visit Germantown-TN.gov/BigRead.
A program of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with Arts Midwest, The Big Read offers grants to support innovative community reading programs designed around a single book.
Big Read Germantown events are generously sponsored by the City of Germantown, Friends of the Germantown Library, Kappa Kappa Gamma Alumnae Association Literacy is Key and P.O.P. Solutions.