Youth Services Grants Awarded
The Oklahoma Department of Libraries Office of Library Development Youth Services Consultant awarded grants for libraries. These grants are designed to continue professional education and development for librarians serving youth, to invite popular authors and illustrators to public libraries and to build home book collections through the library.
Thank you to the librarians for submitting proposals to achieve these goals for Oklahoma librarians and youth.
Professional Youth Services Speaker Grant
3 proposals awarded $5,000 each – $15,000 total
- John F. Henderson Public Library (EODLS) – Sue Ann Ghormely – $5,000
- Pioneer Library System – Jenny Stenis – $5,000
- Watonga Public Library – Brenda Stein – $5,000
Author/Illustrator for Youth Visit Grant
4 proposals awarded $5,000 each – $20,000 total
- Alva Public Library – Sandra Ott-Hamilton – $5,000
- Miami Public Library – Marcia Johnson – $5,000
- Chickasaw Regional (Public) Library System – Lynn McIntosh – $5,000
- Western Plains Library System – Michael Hull – $5,000
Homepalooza Grant
2 proposals awarded $2,000 each – $4,000 total
- Thomas-Wilhite Memorial Library (Perkins) – Melissa Redekopp – $2,000
- Grandfield Public Library – Vicki Whittington – $2,000

