Congressional District: 33

Irving Public Library will present an NEA Big Read celebrating Andrew Krivak's The Bear. Our programming will be centered around the Irving community and our environment, and it will include book discussions, creative writing workshops, opportunities to learn about our natural surroundings, and a celebration of Irving residents' stories.

In “Shakespeare with Henry within the Prison Pipeline,” incarcerated youth learn and perform excerpts from Shakespeare's work Macbeth alongside Junior Players teaching artists, with a final production and post-program internships. The goal is to connect participants with universal themes in Shakespeare’s works, linking past experiences, present situations, and future possibilities.

Using modern translations of Twelfth Night and Romeo and Juliet that resonate with diverse audiences, Shakespeare Dallas will deepen students' understanding and appreciation of Shakespeare. The program encompasses student matinees,...