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Texas Book Festival donation

1:56 PM Thu, Apr 17, 2008 |
Michael Merschel   E-mail   News tips

As the state's librarians convene in Dallas, the Texas Book Festival today is announcing that it is awarding more than $200,000 in grants this year to 72 public libraries.

The festival has awarded more than $2 million in library grants since 1996.

In a state that traditionally has struggled to properly support its libraries, every little bit helps.

Meanwhile, fans of the festival can mark their calendars and book their hotel rooms for Nov. 1 and 2.

UPDATE: Here's a look at the local libraries that will benefit. Spokesperson David Shaw says via e-mail that the Dallas area will get about $22,500 or a little more than 10 percent of the statewide total..


Outreach Division, Dallas Public Library $4,936.72 Literacy grant
Bookmobile, Irving Public Library $2,500.00 Book grant
Martin Luther King Branch, Dallas $2,500.00 Book grant
Skyline Library, Dallas $2,500.00 Book grant
Irving Public Library - Central, Irving $2,500.00 Book grant
Grauwyler Park Branch Library, Dallas $2,500.00 Book grant
Timberglen Branch Library, Dallas $2,500.00 Book grant
Grapevine Public Library, Grapevine


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