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Jesse White Awards more than $752,000 in “Back to Books” Grants

By: Newcastle Libraries

SPRINGFIELD – Secretary of State and State Librarian Jesse White has awarded $752,835 in “Back to Books” grants to 187 Illinois libraries for fiction and nonfiction books, including thousands for institutions in LaSalle County.
“It is important that our libraries have access to a diverse collection of books available for knowledge and enjoyment,” said White. “These grants are a great way for libraries to encourage reading and get more people to utilize their local library.”
Streator, LaSalle, Marseilles and Spring Valley Libraries each received a grant, as well as Woodland, Spring Valley, Peru and LaSalle schools.
Libraries submitted applications specifying the types of books that were needed. Requests included:
• Building collections in women’s studies and sociology.
• New materials in science, technology, engineering and math(STEM).
• Cultural, geographical and travel books.
• Spanish-language fiction and nonfiction books and audiobooks.
• Large-print books for senior citizens on topics related to retirement such as health, hobbies, finances and technology.
• Biographies and books on local, state, national and world history.
• E-books to support remote learning.
• Award-winning books such as Caldecott and Illinois Reads titles.
• Do-it-yourself projects, hobbies and craftsmanship subjects.
Awards were made possible by federal Library Services and Technology Act funds from the Institute of Museum and Library Services.
DePue – Selby Township Library District $500
LaSalle Elementary $4900
LaSalle Public Library $4900
Marseilles Public Library $4900
Ohio High School $2113
Ohio Elementary School $3005
Peru Elementary $3900
Spring Valley Hall High School $4782
Spring Valley Richard A. Mautino Memorial Library $2000
Spring Valley Elementary $3500
Streator Public Library $3000
Woodland School District $4900
Walnut Public Library $4900

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