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The 2025-26 Big Read was focused on the excellent book, "Bewilderment" by Richard Powers. Free copies were made available at the Library and other locations around town. In collaboration with other partners, Guild members took the lead on two Big Read activities: 1) Paints & Pollinators art activity; 2) Big Read Art Contest.
1st
1st place
Michael Hook
"Interstellar Flight"
2nd place
Dave Hobbs
"Robin's Ten Foot Drawing"
AND THE WINNER IS.... !
Angie Wittmer
"Hands"
Amanda Stewart
"Art for the Endangered"
Registration is Required for this class - visit https://www.vinton.lib.ia.us/
NEA Big Read is a program of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with Arts Midwest. In addition, local supporters include the Charles and Helen Yundt Charitable Foundation and Friends of the Vinton Public Library.
ON EXHIBIT
Art Contest submissions were displayed at the library Jan. 7-17, 2026, for the community to stop in and vote on their favorites.
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Art Contest winners were also displayed at Pourville Art Studio & Gallery downtown Jan. 20-30, 2026
Big Read Art Contest January 2026 display and reception
Vinton's "Big Read" Project
Big Read is an initiative led by the Vinton Public Library to celebrate the arts and humanities and strengthen community connections by inviting everyone to read the same book and participate in a variety of community activities related to the themes of the book. The Guild is one partner in the Big Read initiative, along with Benton County Conservation and the Palace Theatre. To learn about all of the many activities involved in Big Read, download the entire program calendar, and register for events, visit the VPL website.
Big Read 2026
Planning is Underway!
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