Be Next: Project Next Generation Grant Winners Share Their Stories

The Illinois State Library offers Project Next Generation grants to public libraries for youth (grades 5-12) programs. Join us for this panel discussion to hear how three libraries in IHLS are using their grant funds and how your library can apply for the grant.  

Participating on this panel: 

• Keith Robinson, Coordinator of Library Services, Marion Carnegie Library 

• Joel Pikora, Library Director, Mascoutah Public Library  

• Lee Friz, Program Coordinator, Mississippi Valley Library District 

• Rita Stephens, Library Program Specialist, Illinois State Library 

Links shared in the webinar:

Learn more about the Project Next Generation grant here: https://www.ilsos.gov/departments/library/grants/png.html 

IMLS link to search for project ideas: imls-spr.imls.gov/Public/projects

Access the Webinar Recording:  Be Next: Project Next Generation Grant Winners Share Their Stories (youtube.com)

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About Illinois Heartland Library System

As one of the three library systems in Illinois—and one of two multi-type library systems—Illinois Heartland Library System (IHLS) is the library's support partner, serving libraries of all types and the staffers and trustees that work for them. IHLS provides the libraries of southern and part of central Illinois with interlibrary loan delivery service, access to digital collections and the SHARE automation consortium, continuing education, networking opportunities, discounts and group purchases, access to state grant opportunities, and more.

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