Arlington Heights Literacy Programs To Receive $235K In Grants

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL — Three Arlington Height literacy programs have been rewarded $235,000 in grants, according to Illinois Secretary of State and State Librarian Alexi Giannoulias. The grants are part of nearly $22 million designated for library services and $6 million for literacy programs throughout the state.

The Arlington Heights literacy programs receiving money include:

• The Center: Resources for Teaching and Learning, 2626 S. Clearbrook Drive, $85,000
• Township High School District 214, $50,000
• Township High School District 214 Community Education, $100,000

According to Giannoulias' office, the grants for library services include funding to enhance online catalogs, support day-to-day operations, expand interlibrary loan programs and equip vision-impaired individuals with narrations of newspaper content. The literacy grants are designed to promote basic reading, math, writing and English language skills.

"Equipping our libraries with the resources they need to increase services and expand offerings is essential to enhancing the accessibility of learning materials for all Illinois residents regardless of their geographic location, accessibility needs, income status or educational level," Giannoulias said. "Meanwhile, increasing the state's literacy level results in opportunities for individual success and makes communities stronger."