ENTERPRISE, LA GRANDE — The biggest book club is here.

Every year, Fishtrap in Enterprise sponsors The Big Read, a program of the National Endowment for the Arts where participants read the same book and then can join special events.

This year’s book is “The Catalog of Unabashed Gratitude” by Ross Gay. Fishtrap has provided more than 600 free books and resources to schools, libraries and community centers in Wallowa and Union counties.

Also, Fishtrap is partnering with Cook Memorial Library and Eastern Oregon University Library to host weekly events and discussions mid-February through March for readers of all ages.

The month-long program begins this weekend with special guest Anis Mojgani, Oregon Poet Laureate. He will give two poetry readings: 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 17 at Cook Memorial Library in La Grande, and 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 18 at Fishtrap in Enterprise and online at fishtrap.org.

The Big Read culminates with a keynote address by Ross Gay on Tuesday, March 12, at the OK Theater in Enterprise.

“We’re very lucky to have Ross Gay come to Wallowa County,” said Fishtrap’s Mike Midlo. “Ross is excited to share his work with us and get to know the people who live here.”

More programs

Here’s a look at the special programs planned for The Big Read in Wallowa and Union counties.

• Fridays, Feb. 23-March 22: “Gratitude, Joy and Delight: A Journaling Workshop” with Shannon McNerney, 10-11:30 a.m. at Fishtrap. Registration is $10 per week, or $40 for all five sessions.
• Feb. 24: Poetry workshop with Amelia Diaz Ettinger, 1 p.m. at Cook Memorial Library, 2006 Fourth St. in La Grande.
• Feb. 28: Big Read book discussion, 1-2 p.m., Wallowa Public Library, 201 E. First St.
• Feb. 29: Eastern Oregon University faculty poetry reading, 7 p.m., EOU Library reading room. Features EOU English Department faculty including James Benton, Jessica Holmes, Sheri Rysdam, Ryan Scariano and Mike Sell.
• March 2: Big Read book discussion, 2 p.m., Cook Memorial Library, La Grande.
• March 5: Healing Power/Wisdom of Gratitude with Lauren MacDonald, 6 p.m. at Fishtrap and fishtrap.org. Limited to 10.
• March 8: Big Read book discussion, 1 p.m., Enterprise Public Library, 101 NE First St.
• March 9: Storytellers Group, 2 p.m. at Cook Memorial Library, will have prompts inspired by the featured book.
• March 9 and March 10: “Write It and Read It: A Youth Theater Workshop with Attitude and Gratitude” with Kate Loftus, Amy Fairchild and Craig Pesti-Strobel. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and 2-5 p.m. Sunday at South Fork Grange, 307 Rosewell St., Lostine. Children age 6 to 12 will write and perform a play. Limited to 24.
• March 12: Finale and keynote with author Ross Gay, 7 p.m., OK Theater, 208 W. Main St. in Enterprise. Tickets are $15, $12.50 for Fishtrappers or $5 for students.