What is The Big Read?

Just in case you're wondering what The Big Read is......it's an initiative of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with the Institute of Museum and Library Services and designed to revitalize the role of literature in American culture and bring the transformative power of literature into the lives of its citizens. The Big Read brings together partners across the country to encourage citizens to read for pleasure and enlightenment. This initiative provides grants and comprehensive resources for discussing classic literature.

Look for more details about our upcoming Big Reads!