The following book has been selected for October 2015.

Around the World in Eighty Days by Jules Verne

Promotional materials

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Benner Library (Olivet Nazarene University)

Case_poster (history of scientific discoveries, lecture, October 6, 9:30am)

Why was this book selected?

2015 will be the 110th anniversary of his death
Steampunk is a trendy style and popular culture fascination; we think it may appeal to young adults.
There’s a movie (1956, 2004 Plugged-in rating)
The book is one of his most well-know (fulltext | wikipedia)

(Steampunk) costume contest
(Steampunk) gadget construction workshop
Family hot air balloon construction contest (display them in the library!)
hot air balloon rides
travel-themed activities
- Skype with people from different countries? Schools? Libraries?
Follow a virtual explorer (blogs, biographies)
“Around town in 80 stops” coordinate with local businesses/organizations (park districts, grocery stores, etc..) to be stops on a map you create. Give prizes for people who do all stops and smaller prizes for people who do partial tours.
Choose one theme, such as fashion, music, literature, culture, cooking. Highlight this theme as experienced in various countries, “Cooking around the world.”
Coordinate with local school Curriculum Director. Create a program that fits with Common Core standards.
“History -v- Hollywood” contest. See how well patrons know what’s in the book and what’s in the movies.
Transportation. Highlight innovations.