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.
Irving Public Library
Irving, TX
NEA Big Read
FY2024
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