Greater Lawrence Technical School Awarded $5K To Bolster Library

ANDOVER, MA — Greater Lawrence Technical School (GLTS) has been awarded a $5,000 grant from the Laura Bush Foundation for America's Libraries, the school announced this week.

GLTS, which serves, Andover, North Andover, Lawrence and Methuen, will use the funding to purchase a new collection of books and library materials for the school's library, according to school officials.

"I would like to thank Laura Bush and the foundation for awarding us with this funding," said John Lavoie, superintendent of GLTS. "This funding will help us to add and improve our current collection of library books. By updating our collections, it gives our students an opportunity to read new stories and learn new and exciting things."

According to the Laura Bush Foundation for America’s Libraries, GLTS is one of 300 schools across 36 states to receive grants during this most recent round of funding.

Founded in 2002 by former First Lady Laura Bush, the organization supports school libraries with the goal of encouraging young students to read. Over the last 21 years, the foundation has awarded $21 million in grants to over $3,600 schools across the country.