East Central Reporter

State Representative Brad Halbrook of Shelbyville has acknowledged the awarding of Public Library Per Capita Grants to 19 libraries in the 107th District. The grants total over $109,000 and are aimed at assisting public libraries in meeting or progressing towards Illinois library standards.

“I am thrilled that so many libraries in the 107th District were awarded the Public Library Per Capita Grant,” stated Rep. Halbrook. “These grants will be instrumental in filling the gaps for libraries to meet or make strides towards meeting Illinois library standards. Our libraries are a great resource for so many, and these grants will make progress possible.”

The Illinois Secretary of State’s office distributes these grants to help public libraries enhance their services. The following is a list of awarded amounts for each library:

- Altamont Public Library: $3,268.60

- Assumption Public Library District: $2,652.05

- Marrowbone Public Library District: $2,978.03

- Blue Mound Memorial Library: $3,379.23

- Dry Point Township Library: $1,402.73

- Effingham Public Library: $18,071.70

- Herrick Township Public Library: $783.23

- Lovington Public Library District: $2,656.48

- South Macon Public Library District: $3,227.30

- Mount Zion District Library: $18,388.83

- Moweaqua Public Library District: $3,983.98

- Neoga Public Library District: $4,333.55

- Nokomis Public Library: $4,104.93

- Carnegie-Schuyler Library: $7,668.53

- Shelbyville Public Library: $6,894.15

- Elizabeth Titus Memorial Library: $6,509.18

- Taylorville Public Library: $15,496.35

- Windsor Storm Memorial Public Library: $2,060.58

- Witt Township Memorial Library: $1,538.43

For further details on all awarded libraries or to contact Representative Halbrook's office directly visit ilsos.gov or RepHalbrook.com.