Neighbor News
Hastings secures over $389,000 for libraries in the southland
State Senator Michael E. Hastings announced multiple libraries in the southland are set to receive a combined total of nearly $389,000.
FRANKFORT — State Senator Michael E. Hastings announced multiple libraries in the southland are set to receive a combined total of nearly $389,000 for library services and programming.
“Libraries in the 19th District are so much more than where you can go to check out books," said Hastings (D-Frankfort). "Libraries are where book clubs form, local group meetings are held, skills are learned and a strong sense of community is built."
Through the Illinois Secretary of State’s Public Library Per Capita and Equalization Aid Grants program, 639 public libraries statewide will receive nearly $18 million in grants. Libraries may use the funds to support resources and services for their communities, including books, e-books, online resources and internet access, personnel, public programming and capital expenditures.
Find out what's happening in Frankfortfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Nine libraries in the district Hastings represents received funding, including:
- Frankfort Public Library District
- Grande Prairie Public Library District
- Homer Township Public Library District
- Matteson Area Public Library District
- Mokena Community Public Library District
- New Lenox Public Library District
- Olympia Fields Public Library
- Richton Park Public Library District
- Tinley Park Public Library
More information on available library grants can be found here.
