The American Library Association and Public Broadcasting Service awarded Leander Public Library a programming grant to support programs and events for a TV series and multiplatform initiative called “The Great American Read.” Grants of $2,000 will be distributed to 50 libraries to support public programs related to “The Great American Read,” according to a statement from the Leander library. The library will launch programming for the series at an event May 19 at 7 p.m. with an advance screening of the series premiere. Throughout the summer, viewers of the show will have the opportunity to read from a list of 100 diverse books and vote for their favorites. 1011 S. Bagdad Road, Leander 512-259-5259 www.leandertx.gov/library