On Dec. 9, Antrim’s children heard stories from Marty Kelley and were introduced to new books received through a Children’s Literacy Foundation Rural Libraries grant awarded to James A. Tuttle Library.
Kelley led interactive presentations at Antrim Elementary School and the First Friends Preschool. Youth Services Librarian Laurie Cass-Griggs introduced children to new books both the school and public libraries have received through the CLiF grant. The grant allowed Cass-Griggs to select $2,000 worth of new books for the library’s children’s collection. This allows libraries to update their collections and expand nonfiction and fiction options for their young patrons.
“Many of our younger patrons have asked for more graphic novels. The grant from CLiF has enabled us to create a new graphic novel area in the Children’s Room. One of the best parts of this grant is the collaboration component between the library and the school. I feel that the children of Antrim are lucky to have so much educational support in their community,” Cass-Griggs stated.
The grant supports public libraries in New Hampshire and Vermont towns of 5,000 residents or fewer to partner with schools and childcare centers to encourage a community-wide commitment to literacy. The Antrim Elementary School library will also receive $500 worth of new books, and a book giveaway. A total of four storytelling presentations at the elementary school and child care centers new books for all participating children from birth through grade six.