Ten libraries in 10 states from New York to Alaska will receive $5,000 grants as part of the American Library Association’s (ALA) Libraries, Literacy and Gaming initiative, funded by the Verizon Foundation.
The winners, representing a broad spectrum of libraries – seven public, two school and one academic – will use the funds to develop and implement gaming and literacy programs that provide innovative gaming experiences for youths 10-18 years of age. The 10 libraries were selected out of 390 that applied for the grant.
The following libraries were chosen:
Anderson Public Library, Anderson, Ind.
Brewster Ladies Library, Brewster, Mass.
Cascade Middle School, Auburn, Wash.
Henshaw Middle School Library, Anchorage School District, Anchorage, Alaska
Indian Trails Public Library, Wheeling, Ill.
Manhattanville College Library, Purchase, N.Y.
San Pablo Library, San Pablo, Calif.
Sewickley Public Library, Sewickley, Pa.
Wayne Country Public Library, Goldsboro, N.C.
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