Library expands multilingual children’s collection with grants, adds new programming
The board heard that grants and local sponsorships funded new bilingual children's books and a multicultural collection now spanning 11 languages (expected to reach 13). Staff also described new programming, a reading-therapy dog, and partnerships supporting outreach.
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Staff told the board the library received grant funding and local sponsorships that helped expand multilingual children’s materials and programming. The presenter said the library received $500 from Atmos Energy and $500 from the HPL Friends group to launch a multilingual children’s book set and a PLA/State grant for $2,500 to support arts-related purchases.
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