By Mary Ann Inman

Reporter

CLINTON – Clinton Public Library Foundation (CPLF) announces that it has received a grant for the amount of $750 from the Stateline Community Foundation.The grant opportunity will make possible a promotional outreach campaign for Clinton Public Library.

“Clinton Public Library opens doors for curious minds, nurtures learning and creativity, enriches lives, and creates opportunities by bringing people and ideas together,” said Clinton Public Library Foundation Co-President Mary Ann Inman.

“The CPLF Board of Directors was thrilled to find out that our non-profit was selected as a grant recipient. We plan to stretch every dollar to help the library market services and space needs!”

Clinton Public Library is the heart of the community. The library has adults that come daily to read newspapers. In addition, it is a valuable resource for adult one on one and group programming, how-to training, job seekers, genelogy searchers, English Second Language (ESL) tutoring, and readers seeking fact and fiction resources in print and electronically.

The library is within walking distance for most students in attending Clinton Public Schools. The library provides children and teens (including those attending private and home schools) with summer and after school reading programs, entertainment, and technology.

After school backpacks line the exterior wall spaces, computers are usually full, and children’s and young adult programs fill up quickly.

CPLFoundation plans to use direct mail, brochures, videos, social media, website and other electonic or print media to promote literacy and increase public awareness of library services and space needs.

The Stateline Community Foundation helps donors achieve their charitable goals for the greater benefit of the community by connecting people who care with causes that matter.

“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful people could change the world. Indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.” – Margaret Mead

For more information about the community impact fund or how you can help your community through the Stateline Community Foundation, please call Tara Tinder at (608) 362-4228 or visit the website at www.statelinecf.org.