More suburban libraries receive state grant funding

The public libraries serving Schaumburg Township, Des Plaines and Park Ridge have received state grants totaling $340,000 for their services and programming

Democratic State Sen. Laura Murphy of Des Plaines announced these particular recipients.

“Libraries are the beating hearts of our communities, providing vital knowledge and invaluable services that help families thrive,” she said in a statement. “This additional funding will empower our communities by expanding all our libraries have to offer.”

The Schaumburg Township District Library will receive $192,259, the Des Plaines Public Library will receive $89,496, and the Park Ridge Public Library will receive $58,493.

Through the Illinois Secretary of State’s Public Library Per Capita and Equalization Aid Grants program, 639 public libraries statewide will receive nearly $18 million in grants.

Libraries may use the funds to support resources and services for their communities, including books, e-books, online resources and internet access, personnel, public programming and capital expenditures.