The Library of Michigan is pleased to announce the 2022 Public Library Services grant awards! Congratulations to the selected grantees. 131 public libraries or public library branches have received grants to purchase supplies and materials for increased programming opportunities in their communities this year. The grants can be for improved or new programs related to technology, children or teens, or literacy support and range from $500 to $2,000. The total funds awarded are $223,631. The funded programs are a wide range of creative ideas from libraries throughout the state. If you would like more information about the LSTA Public Library Services Grant program, please go to www.michigan.gov/lsta<http://www.michigan.gov/lsta> in the Public Library Services grant section. A list of the individual library grantees is posted there. The Library of Michigan Public Library Services grant program is made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Karren Reish Library Grants Coordinator Library of Michigan 517-241-0021, www.michigan.gov/lsta<http://www.michigan.gov/lsta> May is Teacher Appreciation Month - recognizing outstanding educators. Learn more<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.michigan.gov%2Fmde%2F0%2C4615%2C7-140-5683_13651-495736--%2C00.html&data=05%7C01%7CReishK%40michigan.gov%7Cef7e920782cb4e1cecae08da2c3f8881%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637870948662821258%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=ltzA4FCCSeAPwUldaLQDy%2BNSi50Hn37Pd%2Fdla45vtDU%3D&reserved=0>! [cid:image002.jpg@01D86F5A.A22345B0]