The Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders is pleased to announce the 2015 Union County Library Grant awards to 20 public libraries in Union County for children’s programming and materials. The new grant opportunity seeks to expand, create, and enhance programming offered to children by libraries within Union County.
“Through this grant program, the Freeholder Board hopes to support our public libraries in their efforts to offer programs and services that inspire learning in the ever-changing digital age.”
Public libraries engage children in many different learning opportunities that are crucial to social and educational growth.
“Libraries help to strengthen our neighborhoods by supporting the cultural lives of our diverse communities,” noted the Freeholder.
Administered through a Trust Fund established with non-tax dollars, the grant opportunity made available over $73,000 to support 20 Union County public libraries.
Examples of projects eligible for funding through this grant opportunity include: technology upgrades; educational programming; purchase of books, videos, and audio tapes; creation or expansion of summer and fall programming; and planning documents.
Public Libraries Amount Awarded
Berkeley Heights Public Library $1,935.40
Clark Public Library $3,623.00
Cranford Public Library $4,000.00
Elizabeth Free Public Library $4,000.00
Fanwood Memorial Library $4,248.00
Garwood Free Public Library $400.00
Hillside Free Public Library $4,385.00
Kenilworth Public Library $3,997.15
Linden Free Public Library $3,345.00
Mountainside Public Library $4,058.00
New Providence Memorial Library $3,560.00
Plainfield Free Public Library $3,050.00
Rahway Public Library $2,000.00
Roselle Free Public Library $3,972.00
Roselle Park Veterans Memorial Library $5,531.12
Scotch Plains Public Library $3,915.00
Springfield Free Public Library $3,395.00
Summit Free Public Library $3,500.00
Union Free Public Library $5,543.96
Westfield Memorial Library $4,800.00