Sequoyahcountytimes.com | Library System Receives Grant

Sequoyahcountytimes.com | Library System Receives Grant: "Stanley Tubbs Memorial Library and Muldrow Public Library each received $850 from a $12,750 grant from Library Services and Technology Act/ Institute of Museum and Library Services for the purpose of encouraging parents of children under the age of two to share reading and language activities with their children, Marilyn Hinshaw, Eastern Oklahoma District Library System (EODLS) director, said.

The grant funds were distributed among the 15 EODLS library branches based on the number of children age infant to 2 on the 2000 census, Hinshaw said.

Sequoyah County Librarian Bethia Owens ssaid that each branch has used the money to purchase a new collection of board books that are now available for check out.

'Reading aloud to young children is the single most important factor in developing reading readiness skills and a love of reading. We want to help all parents have easy access to quality books to share with their little ones,' Owens said. "