ILLINOIS — Libraries in Benton, Christopher, Royalton, Sesser, West Frankfort and Zeigler are among 631 public libraries across the state that have been awarded FY19 Illinois Public Library Per Capita and Equalization Aid Grants from Secretary of State and State Librarian Jesse White.

Some of the valuable services public libraries provide with these grants include:

• Large print material
• Books, magazines, newspapers, CDs and DVDs
• Audiobooks and eBooks
• Home visit book delivery service
• New computers, iPads and printers
• Spanish and dual language materials
• Expanded access to online resources
• Adult programming
• Newsletters, postcards and other promotional materials

Per Capita Grant funding is authorized under Illinois library law for public libraries, which allows resources for expenses such as materials, personnel, equipment, electronic access, telecommunications and technology. Equalization Aid Grants help qualifying public libraries with a low library tax base to ensure a minimum level of funding for library services.

To see the complete list of recipients, click here.

Information about the grant programs can be found at http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/departments/library/grants/plpc_equalization.html.