AURORA – State Senator Linda Holmes announced five area public libraries and six school district libraries are set to receive a combined total of more than $682,000 for library services and programming.
“Our public and school libraries are more important than ever, serving as vibrant community hubs and cutting-edge technology centers," said Holmes (D-Aurora). "Grants tailored for libraries are an incredible way to empower and engage all ages, abilities and interests of the communities they serve."
Over $27 million was awarded to more than 640 public libraries and 2,500 school libraries statewide through the Illinois Secretary of State’s Public Library Per Capita and Equalization Aid Grants, Security and Construction Grants and School Library Grants. The funding will support libraries’ investments in reading materials, technology, literacy programs, infrastructure improvements and security upgrades. School library grants, awarded once every fiscal year, will support student learning and literacy from kindergarten through 12th grade.
In Holmes’ district, five public libraries and six school districts received funding, including:
Aurora Public Library District $306,921
Batavia Public Library District $44,635
Batavia CUSD 101 $4,229
East Aurora CUSD 131 $10,160
Indian Prairie CUSD 204 $22,232
Geneva Public Library District $55,744
Geneva CUSD 304 $4,284
Oswego Public Library District $119,863
St. Charles Public Library District $95,011
St. Charles CUSD 303 $9,908
West Aurora CUSD 129 $9,231
More information on available library grants can be found here.
