The Sweet Home Public Library has received a $1,191 grant to improve public library services to children.
The Ready to Read Grant funds will provide programs, incentives and books for this year’s summer reading program. This year’s statewide summer reading program slogan is “Dig Into Reading” for children and “Beneath the Surface” for teens.
“We are at a pivotal moment in Oregon history as we move forward in implementing the Governor’s education agenda.” said State Librarian Mary Kay Dahlgreen. “The Ready to Read Grant program administered by the Oregon State Library has provided funding for 20 years so local libraries can work with other organizations to help every child be ready to start school and retain their reading skills over the summer.
Using their Ready to Read Grant funds public libraries in Oregon will continue their good work of providing early literacy opportunities and summer reading programs for Oregon’s children.
The staff at the Sweet Home Public Library is looking forward to another “engaging, interactive and fun summer reading program,” said Director Rose Peda.