NAPERVILLE – State Senator Laura Ellman announced 12 public libraries and school districts across District 21 are set to receive more than $500,000 for library services, enhanced programming and construction and security upgrades.
“Libraries are cornerstones of our communities, creating welcoming spaces where people can learn, connect and explore new ideas,” said Ellman (D-Naperville). “By supporting enhanced programming and library services in our schools and neighborhoods, we are making meaningful investments in education, lifelong learning and stronger communities.”
More than $27 million was awarded to over 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 Ellman’s district, five public libraries and seven school districts received funding, including:
- Community Consolidated School District 89 – $1,878
- Glen Ellyn Public Library – $49,038
- Glen Ellyn School District 41 – $2,814
- Glenbard Township HSD 87 – $6,657
- Helen M. Plum Memorial Public Library District – $75,795
- Indian Prairie CUSD 204 – $22,232
- Lisle Community Unit District 202 – $1,297
- Lisle Library District – $51,478
- Lombard Elementary School District 44 – $2,497
- Naperville CUSD 203 – $13,310
- Naperville Public Library – $254,218
- Warrenville Public Library District – $25,832
A full list of public and school libraries receiving grant funding can be found here.
