Plattsmouth and Omaha Awarded 2009 Big Read Grants

Plattsmouth and Omaha Awarded 2009 Big Read Grants The Institute of Museum and Library Service (IMLS) in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) recently awarded Big Read grants to 269 arts, culture, and science organizations, libraries, and municipalities. Nebraska is proud to announce that Plattsmouth Public Library and Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo are among the organizations that will use the grants to host Big Read celebrations that bring communities together to read, discuss, and celebrate one of thirty selections from U.S. and world literature. Plattsmouth Public Library’s community activities will focus on The Bridge of San Luis Rey and Our Town. Henry Wadsworth Longfellow is the inspiration for the activities planned by Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo. Plans are underway for promotion and implementation of: ■a kick-off event to launch the program; ■activities devoted specifically to its Big Read book(s) or poet; and ■events using the selection as a point of departure in diverse locations, aimed at a wide range of audiences. Click on Comment below to share your experiences with Big Read activities or updates on plans for 2009 activities.