New grant awarded!

I am pleased to announce that we received funding for the Penny Severns Summer Family Literacy program for the second year in a row. Our newest award is named The KEY to Success: Knowledge, Education & You @ Homer Library. This grant will provide opportunities that support local families and reading or writing skills that allow a person to function successfully in the home, workplace, and community. Reading and comprehending a newspaper article, writing a check, filling out a job application, understanding product warning labels, etc. are examples of pertinent and necessary life skills. Last year we established partnerships with both Joliet Junior College and Lewis University to have them provide adult and family reading and literacy instructors to support grant activities. More details about this year's programs and partners to follow!

Attaining grant funding increases our ability to make more available to the Homer community and increases resident awareness of the library as a strong community leader and collaborator. Additional grants have been submitted and we hope for continued success.