Events

• "Blast-Off" Event - 7 p.m., February 15, 2012: Skype with "Rocket Boys" author Homer Hickam. A Nook e-reader will also be given away. Joliet Barnes and Noble, 2621 Plainfield Road, Joliet (across from the Westfield Louis Joliet Mall)
  
  
• Book Discussion - 7 p.m., February 23, 2012, Plainfield Public Library, 15025 S. Illinois Street, Plainfield.
  
  
• Joliet Area Historical Museum Special Event - 10 a.m.-5 p.m., March 3, 2012, 204 N. Ottawa Street, Joliet. Special discounts for Great Read participants to view the Dr. James Houbolt space exhibit.
  
  
• Book Discussion - 7 p.m., March 8, 2012, Joliet Public Library Black Road branch, 3395 Black Road, Joliet.
  
  
• Book Discussion - 7 p.m., March 28, 2012, Fountaindale Public Library, 300 W. Briarcliff Road, Bolingbrook
  
  
• Closing Gala/Free Showing of "October Sky" movie - 6:30 p.m., April 17, 2012, Plainfield North High School auditorium, 12005 S. 248th Street, Plainfield. See the movie inspired by "Rocket Boys," starring Jake Gyllenhaal. Light refreshments will also be served.

COPIES OF "ROCKET BOYS" WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR SALE AT ALL EVENTS

***Stay tuned...more events being planned***