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Nearly 50 libraries in the south and southwestern suburbs will receive more than $1.3 million in state funding as part of an ...
IMLS’ Grants to States program is the largest source of federal funding support for library services in the United States. The State Library of Ohio received about $5.4 million from IMLS in 2024 ...
Southwest Public Libraries' request for an additional tax levy of 0.75-mill for 10 years was reected by 56% to 44%, according to unofficial results from the Franklin County Board of Elections.
Governor vetoes provision restricting LGBTQ materials but signs budget that fundamentally alters library funding structure.
Libraries are so much more than books,” Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias said. “They offer things like job ...
Ohio's newly approved two-year state budget that just passed two days ago by both the House and Senate includes major funding cuts to public libraries.
An Imagination Library book is open to the first page. The United Way of Southwest Michigan is asking for donations to continue funding the program and help expand access to more families (WSBT 22 ...
SOUTHWEST LIBRARY IMPROVEMENTS This funding would allow for improvements at the Southwest Branch Library, including the foundation, sump pump, and security system. $130,000; ...
Rural library funding threats For years, the Institute of Museum and Library Services has supported rural libraries. However, cuts by the Trump administration could jeopardize their future. National ...
Grove City Library, 3959 Broadway, is part of the Southwest Public Libraries, whose request for an additional .75-mill, 10-year levy was rejected by voters on Tuesday.