The Lake County Library’s 2023 NEA Big Read continues with presentations to be offered by the Museums of Lake County.
Drawing from themes of the NEA Big Read book choice, Postcolonial Love Poem by Natalie Diaz, the museum presentations will focus on family history preservation and local water history. The public is invited to attend the presentations for free and pick up a free copy of the book from your nearest library branch.
Museums of Lake County Presentation
Thursday, 2/23/2023, 5:30 pm to 7 pm
In-Person. Come learn about preserving family history with our County Museum curators, and how it all relates to Postcolonial Love Poem.
Location: Historic Courthouse Museum 255 N. Main Street Lakeport
Museums of Lake County Presentation
Thursday, 3/9/2023, 5:30 pm to 7 pm
In-Person. Come learn about Lake County water history and conservation efforts with our County Museum curators, and how it all relates to Postcolonial Love Poem.
Location: Historic Lower Lake Schoolhouse Museum 16435 Main Street Lower Lake
Each of the Museums of Lake County sites offer a unique perspective on Lake County History with a collection of local and regional artifacts relating to the indigenous, pioneer, and collective history of Lake County.
To view the full schedule of NEA Big Read events, go to http://www.lakecountybigread.com/. Follow the Big Read on Facebook by visiting https://www.facebook.com/LakeCountyBigRead/.
The NEA Big Read is a program of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with Arts Midwest, which seeks to broaden our understanding of our world, our communities, and ourselves through the joy of sharing a good book. The NEA Big Read showcases a diverse range of contemporary titles that reflect many different voices and perspectives, aiming to inspire conversation and discovery.
Visit arts.gov/neabigread for more information about the NEA Big Read. Organizations interested in applying for an NEA Big Read grant in the future should visit Arts Midwest’s at https://artsmidwest.org/ for more information.
