Secretary of State issues grants to local libraries

[Sherman A1]

Secretary of State and State Librarian Jesse White has awarded more than $670,000 in “Another Back to Books” grants to 159 libraries, according to a press release. The libraries can use the funds to buy books, learning CDs and DVDs and other educational materials.

Three area libraries were on the list: The Mississippi Valley Library District and Collinsville School District each received $5,000 grants, while Southern Illinois University Edwardsville received a $4,989 grant.

“It is important that our libraries have access to a diverse collection of books for patrons to read for knowledge or enjoyment,” White said. “These grants are a great way for libraries to encourage reading and get more people to use their local library.”

Libraries submitted applications specifying the types of books and other materials they would purchase if they received funding.

http://www.stltoday.com/suburban-journals/illinois/education/secretary-of-state-issues-grants-to-local-libraries/article_3c312a02-03f7-57fa-a7f1-66f4fe743286.html

[mopinko]

1. jesse white

far as i can tell, tho he is an old time pol, is a decent person.
this is great news.

very grateful to live in chicago where libraries have always been a high priority. we have some beautiful new ones.

[nickinSTL]

2. Jesse White (or his office) have been good about supporting libraries

I work in the library field, and the State Library (White is the State Librarian in addition to being Secretary of State - the jobs are linked in IL) under the Secretary's office has worked hard to minimize the impact of the economic woes of the State on libraries as much as possible.

[Jean4CountyClerk]

3. Thank you, Jesse White

!!!