WHAT IS REVOLUTIONARY REVOLUTIONARY READS? · by Cory Doctorow. Walkaway is a multi-generation...
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Visit www.fvrl.org or contact the library for complete event details, and to find out what else is happening near you. REVOLUTIONARY BOOKS • IDEAS • DISCUSSION Book Discussion of In Real Life Join us for a lively discussion of In Real Life by Cory Doctorow. In this graphic novel, Anda delves into the multiplayer role game Coarsegold Online, only to find that questions of right and wrong in a virtual world are a lot less straightforward when a real person’s real livelihood is at stake. Book Discussion of Information Doesn’t Want to Be Free Join us for a lively discussion about the book Information Doesn’t Want to Be Free: Laws for the Internet Age by Cory Doctorow, as the author takes on the state of copyright and creative success in the digital age. Book Discussion of Little Brother Join us for a lively discussion of Little Brother by Cory Doctorow. In this book, seventeen-year-old Marcus is interrogated for days by the Department of Homeland Security in the aftermath of a major terrorist attack on San Francisco, California. Book Discussion of Walkaway Join us for a lively discussion of Walkaway by Cory Doctorow. Walkaway is a multi- generation science fiction thriller about the wrenching changes of the next hundred years, and how people live with the consequences. Cybersecurity Join us for a presentation from the Washington State Attorney General’s office about cybersecurity issues and best practices for you. Film and Discussion of Everything’s Under Control Explore the “brave new world” of privacy and surveillance concerns with the documentary Everything’s Under Control - Surveillance, Privacy and Security in a Digital World followed by a discussion. ID Theft Join us for a presentation from the Washington State Attorney General’s office about different types of identity theft and how to safeguard yourself from it. Intro to Ethical Hacking Computer security is a quickly growing field, and learning to stop cyber-criminals means learning about what they do. Join us for a hands-on session and learn about the basics of encryption, lock picking, and breaking through computer security. Virtual Reality Experience Virtual Reality at the library. Try VR for yourself and immerse yourself into a three-dimensional, computer- generated world. The Virtual Reality program is for ages 13 and older and requires a signed waiver. See our online calendar (fvrl.librarymarket.com) for more information and downloadable waiver forms. WHAT IS REVOLUTIONARY READS? Revolutionary Reads is a new annual community reading and event series from Fort Vancouver Regional Libraries to engage readers, spark dialogue, and inspire ideas that just might change the world. This year’s series will feature three books by science fiction novelist, blogger and technology activist Cory Doctorow – Little Brother , In Real Life, and Information Doesn’t Want to Be Free – as well as a series of events throughout the library district related to technology, information, and cyberculture. Revolutionary Reads is made possible through the generous support of Fort Vancouver Regional Library Foundation and branches’ Friends of the Library groups. AUTHOR EVENT Cory Doctorow will be delivering a keynote at 7 pm on March 26 at Clark Community College’s Gaiser Hall, 1933 Fort Vancouver Way, Vancouver WA 98663. A short Q&A and author signing will follow the talk. Copies of his books will be available for purchase at the event. HOW TO PARTICIPATE CHECK OUT a copy of Cory Doctorow’s Little Brother , In Real Life, and Information Doesn’t Want to Be Free at your local FVRL library. COME to a book discussion group or a library program on themes related to Cory Doctorow’s work. A full list of events can be found at www.fvrl.org/revolutionary-reads. HEAR Cory Doctorow’s keynote speech on March 26.
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REVOLUTIONARY
BOOKS • IDEAS • DISCUSSION
Book Discussion of In Real LifeJoin us for a lively discussion of In Real Life by Cory Doctorow. In this graphic novel, Anda delves into the multiplayer role game Coarsegold Online, only to find that questions of right and wrong in a virtual world are a lot less straightforward when a real person’s real livelihood is at stake.
Book Discussion of Information Doesn’t Want to Be FreeJoin us for a lively discussion about the book Information Doesn’t Want to Be Free: Laws for the Internet Age by Cory Doctorow, as the author takes on the state of copyright and creative success in the digital age.
Book Discussion of Little BrotherJoin us for a lively discussion of Little Brother by Cory Doctorow. In this book, seventeen-year-old Marcus is interrogated for days by the Department of Homeland Security in the aftermath of a major terrorist attack on San Francisco, California.
Book Discussion of WalkawayJoin us for a lively discussion of Walkaway by Cory Doctorow. Walkaway is a multi-generation science fiction thriller about the wrenching changes of the next hundred years, and how people live with the consequences.
CybersecurityJoin us for a presentation from the Washington State Attorney General’s office about cybersecurity issues and best practices for you.
Film and Discussion of Everything’s Under ControlExplore the “brave new world” of privacy and surveillance concerns with the documentary Everything’s Under Control - Surveillance, Privacy and Security in a Digital World followed by a discussion.
ID TheftJoin us for a presentation from the Washington State Attorney General’s office about different types of identity theft and how to safeguard yourself from it.
Intro to Ethical HackingComputer security is a quickly growing field, and learning to stop cyber-criminals means learning about what they do. Join us for a hands-on session and learn about the basics of encryption, lock picking, and breaking through computer security.
Virtual RealityExperience Virtual Reality at the library. Try VR for yourself and immerse yourself into a three-dimensional, computer-generated world.The Virtual Reality program is for ages 13 and older and requires a signed waiver. See our online calendar (fvrl.librarymarket.com) for more information and downloadable waiver forms.
WHAT IS REVOLUTIONARYREADS?
Revolutionary Reads is a new annual community reading and event series
from Fort Vancouver Regional Libraries to engage readers, spark dialogue, and inspire ideas that just might change the world.
This year’s series will feature three books by science fiction novelist, blogger and technology activist Cory Doctorow – Little Brother, In Real Life, and Information Doesn’t Want to Be Free – as well as a series of events throughout the library district related to technology, information, and cyberculture.
Revolutionary Reads is made possible through the generous support of Fort Vancouver Regional Library Foundation and branches’ Friends of the Library groups.
AUTHOR EVENTCory Doctorow will be delivering a keynote at 7 pm on March 26 at Clark
Community College’s Gaiser Hall, 1933 Fort Vancouver Way, Vancouver WA 98663. A short Q&A and author signing will follow the talk. Copies of his books will be available for purchase at the event.
HOW TO PARTICIPATECHECK OUT a copy of Cory Doctorow’s Little Brother, In Real Life, and Information Doesn’t Want to Be Free at your local FVRL library.
COME to a book discussion group or a library program on themes related to Cory Doctorow’s work. A full list of events can be found at www.fvrl.org/revolutionary-reads.
HEAR Cory Doctorow’s keynote speech on March 26.
BOOK DISCUSSION: In Real LifeBattle Ground (teens) . . . . Tue, Mar 12 . . . 5 pm
Vancouver (teens) . . . . . . Thu, Mar 14 . . 6:30 pm
White Salmon (teens) . . . . Tue, Mar 26 . . . 5:30 pm
BOOK DISCUSSION: Information Doesn’t Want to be Free
Cascade Park . . . . . . . . . Wed, Feb 20 . . 6:30 pm
White Salmon . . . . . . . . . Mon, Mar 25 . . 3 pm
BOOK DISCUSSION: Little BrotherLa Center (teens) . . . . . . . Mon, Feb 25 . . 3:15 pm
Woodland (teens) . . . . . . . Tue, Mar 12 . . . 3:30 pm
Three Creeks (teens) . . . . Thu, Mar 21 . . 6 pm
BOOK DISCUSSION: WalkawayLa Center (adults) . . . . . . Wed, Mar 6 . . . 9 am
Stevenson (adult) . . . . . . . Tue, May 14 . . 6:30 pm
CYBERSECURITYWoodland . . . . . . . . . . . . Tue, Mar 5 . . . . 5 pm
Battle Ground . . . . . . . . . Mon, Mar 11 . . 5:30 pm
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FILM & DISCUSSION: Everything’s Under Control
Stevenson . . . . . . . . . . . . Tue, Feb 19 . . . 5:30 pm
Ridgefield . . . . . . . . . . . . Tue, Feb 19 . . . 6:30 pm
Woodland . . . . . . . . . . . . Mon, Feb 25 . . 5 pm
Cascade Park . . . . . . . . . Thu, Mar 7 . . . 7 pm
Goldendale . . . . . . . . . . . Mon, Mar 18 . . 6 pm
White Salmon . . . . . . . . . Wed, Mar 20 . . 7 pm
ID THEFTVancouver Mall . . . . . . . . Sat, Mar 2 . . . . 11 am
Three Creeks . . . . . . . . . . Mon, Mar 4 . . . 4:30 pm
Vancouver . . . . . . . . . . . . Thu, Mar 14 . . 1 pm
Stevenson . . . . . . . . . . . . Tue, Mar 19 . . . 2 pm
INTRO TO ETHICAL HACKINGThree Creeks . . . . . . . . . . Tue, Feb 19 . . . 6:30 pm
Ridgefield . . . . . . . . . . . . Sat, Feb 23 . . . 2:30 pm
Cascade Park . . . . . . . . . Thu, Feb 28 . . 6 pm
Vancouver . . . . . . . . . . . . Sun, Mar 17 . . 2 pm
VIRTUAL REALITYFor ages 13 and up. Signed waiver required. Forms may be picked up at the library or downloaded from www.fvrl.org.
Cascade Park . . . . . . . . . Sat, Feb 2 . . . . 2 pm
Vancouver . . . . . . . . . . . . Sun, Feb 17 . . . 2 pm
La Center . . . . . . . . . . . . Thu, Mar 7 . . . 5 pm
Battle Ground . . . . . . . . . Sat, Mar 9 . . . . 3:30 pm
Stevenson . . . . . . . . . . . . Wed, Mar 13 . . 2:30 pm
Three Creeks . . . . . . . . . . Sat, Mar 16 . . . 1 pm
Woodland . . . . . . . . . . . . Thu, Mar 21 . . 2 pm
Author Event: Cory Doctorow • Tuesday, March 26 • 7 pmGaiser Hall, Clark Community College, 1933 Fort Vancouver Way, Vancouver WA 98663Cory Doctorow is a science fiction novelist, blogger and technology activist. He is the co-editor of the popular weblog Boing Boing
(boingboing.net), and a contributor to many magazines, websites and newspapers.
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