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Irving Public Library in Congressional District 33 Receives $16,000 Grant From the National Endowment of the Arts

June 11, 2013

IRVING, TX– Irving Public Library is one of 77 national recipients to receive funding from the NEA “Big Read” initiative.

Today, Congressman Marc Veasey (TX-33) announced the awarding of a $16,000 grant to the Irving Public Library through the Big Read initiative. The Big Read, by the National Endowment of the Arts (NEA), is an initiative designed to boost reading programs across the nation.

Upon news of the grant, Congressman Marc Veasey stated, “I am a proud supporter of the National Endowment of the Arts (NEA) whose mission is to bolster fine art programs across the country. I applaud the NEA for investing $16,000 in the 33rd District so we can further engage the community in celebrating American literature that continues to shape the minds of our children.”

This year, Irving Public Library was one of 77 national not-for-profit organizations that will receive a grant to host a Big Read project. The organizations selected, which include libraries, museums, universities among others, will receive Big Read grants ranging from $3,000 to $17,300 to promote and carry out community-based programs.

The initiative will provide communities with the opportunity to read, discuss, and celebrate one of 30 selections from classic U.S. and world literature. The grant awarded Irving Public Library will be focusing on the American classic, The Great Gatsby. Through free of charge interactive activities, the community will enjoy lectures, public readings, film screenings, and exhibits.

Issues:Education