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MPOW is a recipient of the 2008 National Medal for Museum and Library Service! You can read more about it on the Library’s website and on the IMLS website. Here’s an excerpt from the IMLS press release:
“I’m proud, but not surprised, that the Skokie Public Library was one of only ten institutions in the nation to receive the 2008 National Medal from the Institute of Museum and Library Services,” said U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (D-IL). “The Skokie Library is constantly redefining and expanding its role and has become an indispensible part of our community—providing access to information, resources and services that have helped change the lives of local residents. I congratulate the visionary leadership of Carolyn Anthony and her staff. They have created a local treasure and a model for the country. I can’t imagine a more deserving library than the Skokie Library.”
I have to say that it feels good that Skokie PL is being recognized. I’ve only been here for a little over a year now and I’ve really been impressed with how the library serves its community. Really, though, I think there are many public libraries out there that serve their communities day in an day out to make a difference in people’s lives and they should be recognized, too! So stop on by your local library today and take advantage of what they have to offer. And while you’re at it, express your appreciation to your local public librarian!
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That’s why I live here
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One of the best things about the village where I work is its diversity. With nearly 100 different languages spoken in Skokie homes, it’s one of the most diverse places in Illinois. Every year the community celebrates this diversity with a Festival of Cultures. It’s basically a huge gathering of people celebrating each others’ cultures with performances, booths for each culture, children’s activities, and food….lots of food (had the gyros myself)!
The library always takes part in the event by bringing the bookmobile and having a table set up with information and goodies for everyone. Today I had the opportunity to work the table and I really enjoyed it. Besides spreading joy to the masses by handing out pinwheels to every kid and adult who passed by, I also had the chance to talk with people about the library. A lot of people told me how much they love the library and how important it is to them. My favorite comment came from a woman whom I asked whether or not she uses the library. She kind of looked at me in a slightly surprised way and said to me matter-of-factly, “That’s why I live here.” She lives in Skokie because of the library! How cool is that!
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