Public Information and Communication
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
December 27, 2001
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Mary Jackson
402-471-4006
800-307-2665
Library Commission Supports Library Services for Children and Young Adults
Nebraska Library Commission Director Rod Wagner announced the award of $30,730 in library grants for innovative public library projects for children and young adults. The Library Commission will distribute the grants to thirteen Nebraska public libraries. The grant program is intended to provide financial support for public library service projects that offer creative and innovative approaches to address needs of children and young adults. The grant program is based on state funds appropriated to help Nebraska libraries move toward achieving excellence in library service, and is a result of the Libraries for the 21st Century campaign.
For more information and to see a list of funded projects see the Library Commission Web site, /libdev/childrensgrants/aboutchildrensgrants.html, search on Children's Grants for Excellence.
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Nebraska Libraries Awarded Children's Grants for Excellence Fall 2001:
Atkinson Public Library
Blair Public Library
Central City Public Library
Columbus Public Library
Grand Island Public Library
Lyons Public Library
Neligh Public Library
Osceola Public Library
Pierce Public Library
Plattsmouth Public Library
Ravenna Public Library
Weeping Water Public Library
Wymore Public Library