One Great Read Event, Oct. 28

Judge Tom Busch will present, "The Human Zoo; People on Display at the Columbian Exhibition," on October 28 at 7pm at the West Lafayette Public Library.  The event is sponsored jointly by WALLA and the West Lafayette Library in conjunction with this year's One Great Read.  Registration is not needed. 

Classes Begin October 14

October 4 is the deadline for registering for Fall classes.  Call the WALLA office if you would like to attend but have not yet registered. (746 2006)   We hope to see many familiar and new faces joining us for classes.  Also, remember there are two luncheons you may attend with registration no later than the Thursday before the luncheons.  The dates of the luncheons are Oct, 22, (Honor Flight, One Last Mission) and October 30. (History of the Farmers Institute)  Cost for each of the box lunches if you wish to order is $9

Come See, "Cadillac Records"

The movie, Cadillac Records will be shown at the West Lafayette Public Library on October 14 at 6:45.  The film is rated R and chronicles the rise and trials of African American musicians in mid-century Chicago.  As always, the film is open to the public and is free. 

Movie Tonight

Don't forget the WALLA and Friends Movie,  documentary Pink Ribbons, Inc. (2011, 97 minutes, not rated) being shown tonight,  Monday, September 9 at 6:45 p.m. at the West Lafayette Library.
The movie is free as well as the popcorn and is open to the public.

Fall Class Sign Up Has Begun

Registration for Fall 2013 classes has begun.  Deadline for signing up for classes is Friday October 4.  Sixty dollars allows one to take up to 14 classes.  Check the online brochure for a listing of classes or call the WALLA office at 746 2006.

Join the Activities for One Great Read

One Great Read this year is, The Devil and White City.
The following events enhance the book.  Consider attending. 
(TCP, Tippecanoe Library) (WLPL, West Lafayette Library

T 9-10	“Paris Comes to the Prairie” –prof. Neil Harris	7:00 pm	TCPL
W 9-11	Book group leaders discussion preparation	7 - 8 pm	TCPL
Th 9-12	Book group leaders discussion preparation	10 - 11 am	TCPL
Th 9-12	Film:  EXPO “Magic of the White City” dir. By Mark Bussler (2005)	6:45 pm	WLPL
T 9-17	“Mobs, Murder and Mayhem: Gilded Age” lecture by prof. Susan Curtis	7:00 pm	TCPL
Th 9-19	Teen Carnival (games & prizes)	6:00 pm	TCPL
F 9-20	Gallery Walk One Great Read + Tippecanoe Arts Federation	6:00 pm	Wells Community Cultural Center
M 9-23	Book Discussion: librarians and local readers	7:00 pm	TCPL
T 9-24	“Women in the White City” Purdue Women’s Studies Dr. T J Boisseau	7:00 pm	TCPL
W 9-25	Book Group Discussion	7:00 pm	St. John’s Episcopal Church
Th 9-26	Book Discussion	7:00 pm	Klondike Branch Library
Th 9-26	Film: “Psycho” Directed by Alfred Hitchcock (1960)	6:45 pm	WLPL

Picnic Reminder

Don't forget, the Picnic and Fall Class Announcements will be August 22, 5:00pm – 7:30pm

at St. Lawrence Parish Hall, Lafayette, IN