SPRINGFIELD – Two libraries and two schools in State Senator Bill Cunningham’s district have been awarded grants from the Illinois State Library to buy fiction and nonfiction books.
“This extra money to buy books and other educational materials will greatly benefit members of our community and provide resources the libraries otherwise wouldn’t have,” Cunningham said.
The “Back to Books” program is an initiative from Secretary of State Jessie White’s office funded by the Federal Institute of Museum and Library Services and the state’s library funds.
The eligible materials include: books, large print books, audio books, graphic novels and educational CDs or DVD s. 100% of the grant funds must be spent on materials.
The list of libraries and schools who received the grants includes:
- Chicago - Marist High School $3,510
- Chicago Ridge - Chicago Ridge Public Library $5,000
- Evergreen Park - Evergreen Park Public Library $5,000
- Palos Hills - North Palos School District #117 $5,000
