Skokie Public Library received the medal for:
- Founding and continuing cosponsor ship of the annual Skokie Festival of Cultures, which provides two days of ethnic foods, music, dance, crafts, fun cultural activities for kids, and a chance for integral community development
- The Library’s multilingual Web site and reading, visual, and audio materials
- Presenting the Young Steinway Concert Series, now in its 27th year, which provides valuable performing experience for exceptionally talented youth and free concerts for the community
"The library is integrated into the fabric of the community, constantly working in collaboration with other organizations to address the ever-changing needs of and challenges facing
“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
“By its example, the Skokie Public Library shows us the kind of influence and impact that libraries can have on community life. Through its innovative programs and active partnerships, the Library addresses the urgent and changing needs of the community it serves,” said Anne-Imelda M. Radice, IMLS Director.
The other winners of the 2008 National Medal for Museum and Library Service are:
1. The
2. The Franklin Institute,
3. The General Lew Wallace Study and Museum,
4. The Jane Stern Dorado Community Library, Inc., Dorado, PR
5. The
6. The
7. The Miami-Dade Public Library System,
8. The Norton
9. The Skidompha Library,
This is the second year that IMLS has awarded medals to 10 institutions. In previous years, the National Medal was known as the National Award for Museum and Library Service and was awarded to three museums and three libraries annually.
Media availability:
In addition to Library representatives, a community member whose life has been positively affected by the Library is available for interviews. Please contact Christie Robinson at 847-324-3126.
Members of the press interested in attending the White House ceremony, please contact IMLS Public Affairs Officer Jeannine Mjoseth (
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; 202-653-4632).
About the
The Institute of Museum and Library Services is the primary source of federal support for the nation’s 122,000 libraries and 17,500 museums. The Institute's mission is to create strong libraries and museums that connect people to information and ideas. The Institute works at the national level and in coordination with state and local organizations to sustain heritage, culture, and knowledge; enhance learning and innovation; and support professional development. To learn more about the Institute, please visit www.imls.gov.
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