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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

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

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

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

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
15 June 2019

ARC Wins Grant

Marist High School

Announcement of grant to Marist High School for partnership project with Blue Island Public Library. https://www.marist.net/academics/arc-wins-grant/

PDF icon Breakout event images.pdf
Full text of ARC Wins Grant