This year's The Big Read title is My Antonia, by Willa Cather.  Programs and events run through late May.

• Events at Boise Public Library
• Schedule of all events in southwestern Idaho
• Reserve a library copy of My Antonia

2008 Big Read programs scheduled at the Boise Public Library

Wednesday, March 26, 7 p.m. - Book Discussion

Discussion of My Antonia, led by Jackie O'Connor from Boise State University.  Held at the Main Library downtown in the Hayes Auditorium.

Tuesday, April 8, 7 p.m. - Book Discussion

Friday, April 11, 2 p.m. - Book Discussion

Discussion of My Antonia, led by a book discussion leader.  Held at the
Library! at Hillcrest in the Lemhi Room.

What is The Big Read?

The 2008 Big Read program is presented by The Cabin, Ada Community Library and Boise Public Library under a grant for The Big Read, a national initiative from the National Endowment of the Arts.  Like other "one book" programs, The Big Read encourages literary reading by inviting communities to come together to read and discuss a single book. 

The initiative was designed to restore reading to the center of American culture. The NEA presents The Big Read in partnership with the Institute of Museum and Library Services and in cooperation with Arts Midwest, bringing together partners across the country to encourage reading for pleasure and enlightenment.

Local libraries also participate in Kids Read the Same Book, a "one book" program for children and young teens. 

Last Updated: 04/15/2008