CLiF GRANTS

by Ann Hoey Youth Services Coordinator NH State Library

The Children's Literacy Foundation (CLiF) recently awarded grants for new children's books to the following New Hampshire libraries: the Stephenson Memorial Library, Greenfield; the Groton Public Library; the Hampton Falls Free Library; the Milton Free Public Library; the Libbie A. Cass Memorial Library, Springfield; and the Wilmot Public Library. Six public libraries in Vermont also received book grants.

The Children's Literacy Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to nurturing a love of reading and writing among children throughout New Hampshire and Vermont. CLiF particularly targets children in rural communities.

Every year 12 New Hampshire public libraries receive CLiF grants. For more information, visit http://www.clifonline.org/.