LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – The Lake County Library, an associate partner in previous Lake County Big Read program years, has enthusiastically moved into a leading role for the next Big Read application in 2015.

The Big Read, a program of the National Endowment for the Arts, supports organizations across the country in developing community-wide programs and activities which encourage reading and participation by diverse audiences.  

“This is an exciting prospect for greater participation and collaboration. It makes sense to have the library as a focal point for this literary outreach program,” said Big Read Program Director Robin Shrive.

County Librarian Christopher Veach sees the venture as a perfect match for greater community programming and profile-raising for library branches.

One of his main goals as the new county librarian is to provide greater access to library services and resources for county residents.

The Lake County Office of Education’s Literacy Task Force, which has sponsored The Big Read as its first initiative, will continue to provide support and dedication to the program for the next funding application and cycle.

Lake County Superintendent of Schools Wally Holbrook is committed to maintaining The Big Read as a valuable task force endeavor.

The Lake County Big Read maintains a valuable partnership with the Lake/Mendocino Reading Council to produce a Little Read, providing books and curriculum suitable for young readers, with a thematic connection to The Big Read selection.

Residents are encouraged to vote for the next Big Read selection for Lake County.

A survey is available online at http://goo.gl/8dqGzu or at your nearest county library.

For those who are interested in volunteering for Big Read events, you may designate that on your survey as well.

For more information about the Big Read, contact Robin Shrive at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .