Plainfield – So you think you’re an expert on the Tin Man, Cowardly Lion, Scarecrow and
Dorothy (and her little dog, too)?
Then take part in the “Wizard of Oz Trivia Contest” at the 2019 Great Read literacy program’s
kickoff event at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, January 31, 2019. The program will be held at the Joliet
Public Library Ottawa Street branch, 150 N. Ottawa Street, in downtown Joliet.
The 2019 Great Read will celebrate the fantastic story that remains a worldwide touchstone for
people of all ages nearly 120 years after Dorothy and Toto first stepped down the yellow brick
road.
Trivia teams as large as five people can register online now or through the Great Read website:
www.greatread.org. Individual competitors will be combined into teams. Light refreshments will
be available. “Wizard of Oz”-themed prizes will be awarded.
The Great Read is a consortium of public and private organizations promoting literacy, reading,
conversation, and community in Plainfield and surrounding southwest suburban partner
communities since 2004.
OTHER GREAT READ PROGRAM EVENTS
Artists of all ages in participating communities are invited and encouraged to enter the
2019 Great Read Art Contest.
o Enter at your local library where you could win in one of four age groups from
pre-kindergarten to adult.
o Local winners in each group will move on to the final contest to compete for $50
Barnes & Noble gift cards.
o Detailed information and entry forms are available on the Great Read website
(www.greatread.org) and at participating libraries.
The 2019 Great Read Finale will start at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, February 28, 2019 at the
Plainfield Public Library, 15025 S. Illinois Ave., Plainfield. Admission is free.
o The classic film starring Judy Garland will be shown. Attendees are strongly
encouraged to dress up as their favorite character for a chance to win prizes.
o 2019 Great Read Art Contest winners will be announced and prizes awarded.
o Refreshments will be available.
o Books will be given to attendees while supplies last.
Throughout February, community members can also take part in a long list of Great Read-related
programs and special activities at the Great Read’s participating libraries. Program information is
posted on the Great Read website.
PROGRAM BACKGROUND
The 2019 Great Read is proudly presented by: the Plainfield School District 202; the Plainfield,
Fountaindale, Joliet, and White Oak public libraries; Joliet Junior College; Plainfield Township;
and the Joliet Barnes and Noble store.
The 2019 Great Read is also supported by generous grants and in-kind donations from the
Plainfield Foundation for Excellence, Plainfield Township, the Joliet Barnes & Noble, Voyager
Media, and participating libraries.
Please see The Great Read web site for more information about this year’s program:
www.greatread.org