Putnam Public Library awarded children’s book project grant - with extra added
PUTNAM — The Putnam Public Library won a grant for $400 from the Pilcrow Foundation’s Children’s Book Project, which was matched by the Friends of the Putnam Public Library for $200, providing the library with 33 brand new children’s books worth approximately $600.
Additionally the library was selected for two sponsor grants through the Pilcrow Foundation for 39 additional titles, bringing the grant total to 72 new children’s books worth over $1,300 in retail value. Children’s Librarian Tina Aubin said she is very pleased by the quality of the books, and the children have been excited to take out the new offerings.
The first additional sponsor grant, provided by Hal Berenson and Laura Ackerman of Colorado added 21 math and science books valued at $401.55 to the collection. The second, from Drs. Bill Strawbridge and Meg Wallhagen of California contributed 18 health and wellness titles worth $299.66. Combined with the original grant these generous contributions ensure that young learners in Putnam will have access to recently published, high-quality materials on a wide variety of topics.
“This grant helps the library to continue to offer a new, current collection of quality children’s books to our community. We are grateful to the Pilcrow Foundation and their sponsors as well as the Friends of the Putnam Public Library”, said Priscilla Colwell, director of the Putnam Public Library. The Friends of the Library played a vital role in securing the grant by providing the $200 match. These funds were raised through their annual membership dues and book sales.
“The Friends of the Putnam Public Library are very thankful for the Children’s Book Project Grant from the Pilcrow Foundation. This grant has allowed the library to enhance our children’s collection with more than 72 books.” said Patricia Daviau, [resident of the Friends of the Putnam Public Library.
The Friends of the Putnam Public Library is a volunteer 501(c)3 nonprofit group that supports the library through fund-raising and advocacy to enhance programs and collections for the community. Those interested in joining or supporting the Friends can learn more by visiting the Putnam Public Library’s website.
For more information about the Pilcrow Foundation and its mission to support rural libraries visit www.pilcrowfoundation.org
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