$1050 for Small or Rural Libraries to Buy New Books

The Libri Foundation supports the concept that children who learn to enjoy reading at an early age continue to read throughout their lives. In order to develop a love of reading, children must have access to books which stretch their imaginations, touch their emotions, and expand their horizons.

Many rural schools either have no library or the library is inadequate to meet the needs of students.

The foundation works with the library's local organizations, who can contribute from $50 to $350, which the foundation matches at a 2-to-1 ratio. Thus, a library can receive up to $1,050 worth of new, quality, hardcover children's books through the program.

Deadline: July 15, 2006

More Information: http://www.librifoundation.org

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