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25 March 2021

Press Release Template for Grant Recipients: Illinois Heartland Library System Awards [LIBRARY NAME] Cargo Van to Expand Mobile Services and Outreach

Illinois Heartland Library System

https://www.illinoisheartland.org/
A press release template created for the 5 recipients of the IHLS Vehicles Grant -- could be further customized for any award
File 2021 IHLS Vehicles Grant Recipients - for libraries local media.docx
Full text of Press Release Template for Grant Recipients: Illinois Heartland Library System Awards [LIBRARY NAME] Cargo Van to Expand Mobile Services and Outreach
12 March 2021

First Short Story Cube in the United States

Illinois Prairie District Public Library

https://www.ipdpl.org/
In March 2021, Illinois Prairie District Public Library in Woodford County became the first location in the United States to have a Short Story Cube. This smaller, more portable version of the Short Story Dispenser from Short Edition Publishing is perfect for libraries and classrooms.
Image icon Story Cube JPG 2_1.jpg (1.27 MB), Image icon thumbnail_IMG_2403.jpg (191.46 KB)
PDF icon 2021-03-08 - Short Story Cube.pdf
12 February 2021

Strategic Planning Survey

Illinois Prairie District Public Library

https://www.ipdpl.org/

Illinois Prairie District Public Library in Woodford County announced a new Strategic Planning Survey on Monday, February 8th, 2021.  A press release was sent out, inviting the public to participate.

File 2021-02-05 - Strategic Plan Survey.docx
25 November 2019

RAILS Hires New Associate Executive Director, Monica Harris

Reaching Across Illinois Library System

http://railslibraries.info

a sample press release announcing a new employee

PDF icon Monica Harris Associate Exec press release 2.pdf
Full text of RAILS Hires New Associate Executive Director, Monica Harris