ABATE of Indiana

Oliver will speak about his love of motorcycles and how you canwrite about your passion. Oliver took his first motorcycle ride on ahumble Honda 50 and has since ridden anything he could get hishands on, from a Ducati 999s to a 1968 Motobi 125. Over theyears he has worked as a newspaper reporter and editor in NewYork, Florida and Puerto Rico, as a volunteer English teacher inrural Costa Rica, and as a magazine and website editor at theAmerican Motorcyclist Association. Buy a book and get it signedafter the program.

CONTEST: DESIGN YOUR OWN HELMET

August 16 -September 13, 2014 — All public library locations — Grades 5 & Up

If you could design your very own helmet what would it look like? Download or pick up our "Design Your Own Helmet" contest flyer and do just that! Creativity counts! Once you're finished, scan and upload your design or drop it off at any library, for a chance to win a great prize. We will also post all of the entries on www.CountyWideRead.com. Age categories: Grades K to 5; Grades 6 to 9; Grades 10-12; Adult

MAKE YOUR OWN ROOT BEER

Monday, August 18, 6:30 — Franklin Branch of Jo Co Public Library — All Ages

Thursday, August 21, 5:00 — Clark Pleasant Branch of Jo Co Public Library — All Ages

Monday, August 25, 6:00 — Edinburgh Public Library — All Ages

Tuesday, September 2, 6:00 — Greenwood Public Library — All Ages

Making root beer at home is easy and can be a great family project! Our "Brewmaster," Jay Jackson, executive director at Indiana ABATE, will show that you don't need to be an expert to have some fun and craft a tasty beverage.

DIY LEATHER WORKING: MAKE YOUR OWN BRACELET OR KEYCHAIN

Tuesday, August 19, 4:15 — Franklin Branch of Jo Co Public Library — All Ages

Wednesday, August 27, 6:00 — Clark Pleasant Branch of Jo Co Public Library — All Ages

Wednesday, September 3, 5:00 — Edinburgh Public Library — All Ages

Thursday, September 4, 3:30 — Greenwood Public Library — Teens

Thursday, September 4, 4:30 — Greenwood Public Library — School Age

Thursday, September 4, 6:30 — Greenwood Public Library — Adults

Monday, September 8, 6:00 — Trafalgar Branch of Jo Co Public Library — All Ages

Tuesday, September 9, 6:30 — White River Branch of Jo Co Public Library — All Ages

Express your creative side! Join us as we make awesome tassel key chains and studded bracelets. All supplies will be provided - we'll even have faux leather.

I HEART YA BOOK CLUB

Tuesday, August 19, 6:30 — Greenwood Public Library — AGE 16+

YA lit? It's not just for teens anymore! The Greenwood Public Library's newest book club will be reading all things YA. Our first book will be the teen County-Wide Read pick, "Paper Towns" by the wildly popular nerdfighter phenom John Green.

BOOK DISCUSSION FOR KIDS:

THE MOUSE & THE MOTORCYCLE BY BEVERLY CLEARY

Wednesday, August 20, 1:00 — Trafalgar Branch ofJo Co Public Library — Homeschoolers

Check out and read all about Ralph's adventures on a motorcycle in the book, then join us for a fun discussion about this popular children's story!

JR. HOMESCHOOL BOOK DISCUSSION:

THE MOUSE & THE MOTORCYCLE BY BEVERLY CLEARY

Thursday, August 21, 1:00 — Greenwood Public Library — Homeschoolers

PROJECT FOODIE: DINER, DRIVE INS, AND DIVES

Tuesday, August 26, 6:00 — Greenwood Public Library — All Ages

Project Foodie is hitting the road! To tie in with our County-Wide Read books, we will be focusing on some of our favorite road trip diner foods. Nothing healthy here, folks!

BICYCLE SAFETY @ Isom Elementary School

Thursday, August 28, 6:00 — Isom Elementary School — All Ages

50 E. Broadway Street, Greenwood

The Kiwanis Club of Greenwood and Greenwood Public Library will host this Bicycle Safety Program at Isom Elementary School. Come ready to learn to ride the road safely!

BICYCLE SAFETY @ White River Branch

Saturday, August 30, 2:00 — White River Branch of Jo Co Public Library — All Ages

Learn about Bicycle safety by riding White River Fire Department's Bike Safety Course! Bring your own bike or use one provided. All participants will receive a free bike helmet!

GO! TRANSPORTATION CRAFTS

Wednesday, September 3, 4:00 - 5:15 — White River Branch of Jo Co Public Library — All Ages

Drive, fly, or ride on in to make a few transportation crafts! Stop in anytime between 4:00 p.m. & 5:15 p.m.!

TEEN BOOK TALK: JOHN GREEN'S PAPER TOWNS

Thursday, September 4, 6:00 — Clark Pleasant Branch of Jo Co Public Library — Teens

Did you love reading or seeing the movie, The Fault in our Stars1. Join us for pizza as we discuss another amazing book by our favorite Indianapolis bestselling author, John Green. One lucky teen will win a signed copy of Paper Towns. Check out your copy today and DFTBA! (Don't Forget to be Awesome!)

MOVIE ON THE LAWN: WILD HOGS (PG-13,100 min., comedy)

Friday, September 5, 7:30 — Franklin Branch of Jo Co Public Library — All Ages

Four middle-aged men decide to take a road trip from Cincinnati to the Pacific in order to get away from their lives, which are leading them nowhere. Taking their motorcycles, these "Wild Hogs" tear up the road and eventually stop in New Mexico for a drink not knowing that the bar belongs to the "Del Fuegos," a mean biker gang. When the Del Fuegos steal a bike that belongs to the Wild Hogs, the four men form a plan to steal their bike back. There will be crafts and games for the kids and free popcorn, courtesy of Not Just Popcorn in Edinburgh. Bring your blankets, chairs, and coolers (no alcohol permitted) and enjoy the show on the lawn and under the stars!

BICYCLE SAFETY @ Franklin Branch

Saturday, September 6, 1:00 — Franklin Branch of Jo Co Public Library — All Ages

Learn about bicycle safety as officers from the Franklin Police Department discuss ways to keep you safe at home and on the road.

TATTOOING: AN ARTIST TALK WITH LENNY RICKARD

Wednesday, September 10, 6:00 — Clark Pleasant Branch of Jo Co Public Library — All Ages

Thursday, September 11, 6:00 — Greenwood Public Library — All Ages

Tattooing was once frowned upon and confined to a few subcultures, but now nearly 40% of Americans between the ages of 26 and 40 have at least one tattoo or more. Tattoos are seen as works of art and the skin as canvas. Have you ever been curious about tattoos, the needles, or the culture? Or perhaps you have one or two yourself? This informative and interactive program will feature Lenny Rickard,True Grit tattoo artist (Franklin, IN) and Herron School of Art graduate. Rickard will talk about tattooing, her career, her artwork, and will do a tattoo sketch demonstration, taking requests from the audience.

MEET THE AUTHOR, JEAN DAVIDSON

Friday, September 12, 6:00 — Southside Harley-Davidson — All Ages

4930 Southport Crossing Place, Indianapolis, IN

Southside Harley-Davidson proudly presents author and storyteller, Jean Davidson, granddaughter of Walter Davidson, co-founder and first president of the Harley-Davidson Motor Company. Davidson will talk about her many books and what it was like growing up in the Harley-Davidson family.

Her books include:

My Daddy Makes the Best Motorcycle in the Whole Wide World
Riding Back in Time: On My Daddy's Harley-Davidson
Harley-Davidson Family Memories
Jean Davidson's Harley-Davidson Family Album
Harley-Davidson Family Memories
Growing Up Harley-Davidson: Memoirs of a Motorcycle Dynasty

After a career as a schoolteacher, she now speaks around the world about her early experiences. Davidson was the owner of the largest Harley-Davidson dealership in Wisconsin and rubbed shoulders with all the Harley and Davidson family members, famous racers, Hell's Angels and even Evil Knievel. The adventures she has experienced, both in and out of the motorcycling industry, coupled with her enthusiastic, outgoing personality have captivated thousands of people over the years. Don't miss this rare chance to meet Jean Davidson!

Join us for the GRAND FINALE: FESTIVAL OF FUN!

Saturday, September 13, 2014

Bike Ride! (or any mode of transportation)

10am & 12pm (anytime) - Register at the Trafalgar Branch 424 Tower Street, Trafalgar

10am & 2pm (anytime) - Complete Bike Ride and Ride & Find

Register at theTrafalgar Branch of the Johnson County Public Library between 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. and receive a Ride for Reading Map and Rider's Log, then hop on your motorcycle (or car, bicycle, scooter, etc.) and wind your way through beautiful Johnson County - stopping to visit five of our public libraries. The Ride can be completed anytime between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.

Ride & Find!

At each library location, you are encouraged to participate in Ride & Find - a scavenger hunt-type game, which will challenge you to find answers

to questions pertinent to each library.

Once you have the correct answers, have a librarian stamp your Rider's Log. After visiting all five locations and successfully completing the Ride & Find,

join us at the Festival of Fun from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. at Old City Park in Greenwood. Once there, place your Rider's Log in the designated Grand Prize Drawing Box for a chance to win some very cool prizes!

Hit the Road, READ!

FESTIVAL OF FUN!

Saturday, September 13,2014

2:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Old City Park, Greenwood

304 S. Meridian Street, Greenwood

(Across the street from Greenwood Public Library)

TINY TOTS EXPERIENCE by ABATE of Indiana

Kids, ages 3 & up and under 80 pounds, can ride a real, kid-size motorcycle in a controlled environment with safety equipment. ABATE instructors will assist each rider and barriers will be in place to keep kiddos safe. A parent or legal guardian must sign a waiver for each rider.

JUMP START by Southside Harley-Davidson

Experience the thrill of the ride with Jump Start! Shift gears and hear the roar of the engine from a seat of a mounted Harley-Davidson motorcycle!

FOOD, FOOD, AND MORE FOOD!

Rev up your appetite! A variety of food trucks will be ready to satisfy your hunger, including: Flying Cupcake, Happy Jack's Hot Dogs, Johnsons BBQ Shack, Kitchen Little, Mrs. Curls and more!

PHOTO BOOTH, MUSIC, GAMES, & CRAFTS!

Visit our photo booth, enjoy music with Korn Country, a variety of games and crafts, and listen for your chance to win prizes during the festival!

THE DAVIDSON YELL & TELL PROGRAM

Dedicated to saving children's lives worldwide, Jean Davidson will return for the Festival of Fun to teach children the skills needed to take action if they see a dangerous situation. Yell &Tell's 4-step program teaches children to:

• SEE IT (See a dangerous situation)

• FEEL IT (It's ok to be afraid, but then take action)

• YELL (Yell HELP! to draw attention)

• TELL (Tell the nearest person)

Over 150,000 kids have participated in Yell &Tell. Make sure your child learns what to do in a dangerous situation! Discover what our libraries have to offer! Library staff will be available to answer your questions and get you signed up for a library card if you don't already have one! Information about our sponsors will also be available.

Hit The Road, Read! is sponsored by:

Johnson County Community • Indianapolis Southside Harley-Davidson • ABATE of Indiana • Friends of Johnson County Public Library • Friends of Greenwood Public Library