Nebraska Library Commission Awards Grants for Children’s Library Service
The Nebraska Library Commission recently awarded $30,000 in Children’s Grants for Excellence to Nebraska public libraries. Of the grants awarded, several addressed the need for specialized computer workstations for children, while others will use tools like LEGO® to encourage creativity in young people. Libraries received funding to implement science programs to encourage young inquiring minds, as well as to offer special reading and storytelling programs.
The Nebraska Library Commission congratulates the public libraries listed below as they develop new and innovative programs to ensure excellence in library service for Nebraska young people. Bellevue Public Library Central City Public Library Columbus Public Library Dodge, John Rogers Memorial Library Fremont, Keene Memorial Library Genoa Public Library Kimball Public Library La Vista Public Library Lexington Public Library Louisville Public Library Mead Public Library Morrill Public Library Nebraska City, Morton-James Public Library Papillion, Sump Memorial Library Plattsmouth Public Library Lied Randolph Public Library Ravenna Public Library Seward Memorial Library Superior Public Library Lied Tekamah Public Library Valley Public Library Yutan Public LibraryAs the state library agency, the Nebraska Library Commission is an advocate for the library and information needs of all Nebraskans. The mission of the Library Commission is statewide promotion, development, and coordination of library and information services, “bringing together people and information.”
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