Friday, January 26, 2018

Homer 33C awarded Library Grant to supplement, update its book collection

News Release
Homer CCSD 33C
Goodings Grove   Luther J. Schilling   William E. Young   William J. Butler  
Hadley Middle   Homer Jr. High

Contact: Charla Brautigam, Communications/Public Relations Manager



For Immediate Release:
Jan. 24, 2018

Keeping it fresh
Homer 33C awarded Library Grant to supplement, update its book collection
   Homer School District 33C has been awarded a School District Library Grant award in the amount of $2,716.50.

   The money will be used to purchase current, award-winning books that appeal to today’s student.
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   “We appreciate this opportunity to supplement our annual library budget and to purchase books that will keep our library circulation current,” stated Dr. Kathleen Robinson, Assistant Superintendent for Instruction.

   The district learned of the award in early January when it received a letter from Illinois Secretary of State and State Librarian Jesse White.

  “I commend you for taking advantage of this grant opportunity to improve library resources and services to benefit your students,” he wrote in the letter.
  
   He went on to explain that the School District Library Grant provides supplementary support for the school district’s library media program, which enhances student learning anDSC08183.JPGd academics.

   Appropriate uses of these grant funds include:
     The acquisition of library materials to support reading for academics and enjoyment
     Library subscriptions to electronic resources
     Library based technology to support student research

   Homer 33C applies for the grant each year and usually receives an allotment based on its student enrollment.
 
   This year, it will receive 75 cents per student.
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