Bradbury event canceled

Famed author Ray Bradbury, who was scheduled to speak at the Biane Library on April 16, has canceled his appearance, according to Library Director Robert Karatsu. Bradbury might be rescheduled at a later date.

The Big Read kickoff will still take place 2 p.m. April 10 at the Biane Library. There will be appearances by a Mark Twain impersonator and the world's tallest cat. No tickets are required.