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November 15, 2005
SMALL LIBRARIES RECEIVE SUPPORT FROM LIBRARY PEOPLE

Four small libraries in the state of Colorado were awarded grants of $500 each in 2005 to benefit their communities. The grants were awarded by Library People, an organization that provides an avenue for individuals, corporations and foundations to enhance library collections, services and programs. The recipients of these grants were:

• BACA COUNTY LIBRARY - This library in Springfield serves a population of older adults; they desired more large print books and books in the western genre. With this grant, they were able to provide these resources to their readers.
• CONEJOS COUNTY LIBRARY DISTRICT - Support from Library People of Colorado enabled the library district to make a difference at a new branch library established to serve the population of Antonito. The library purchased books used to encourage children to read and take part in the summer reading program.
• DACONO PUBLIC LIBRARY - It has been found that when viewing movies or programs based on books, young patrons often want to read the book that the movie was based on. The Dacono library used its grant to purchase videos and DVD's that are based on children's literature.
• FLAGLER COMMUNITY LIBRARY - The library found a need to strengthen its services to preschoolers and their families. They used the grant to purchase picture and alphabet books and enhance activities that support early literacy.