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ALA,
Dollar General Literacy Foundation Announce 2019 American Dream Literacy Grants
ALA:
January 2019
The
American Library Association (ALA) is pleased to announce the recipients
of the seventh round of the American Dream
Literacy Initiative grant, generously funded by the Dollar General
Literacy Foundation.
The
American Dream Literacy initiative is a year-long program that delivers
services and serves thousands of English language learners in a warm and
welcoming environment. In 2019, 16 U.S. public libraries were selected
through a competitive application process.
To
date, more than 200 public libraries have initiated or expanded literacy
services for adult English language learners. American Dream libraries offer
computer access and training, job readiness programs, and ELL, GED and
citizenship classes.
As
part of the initiative, American Dream libraries build replicable programs,
develop coalition-building strategies and provide annotated lists of vetted
resources for libraries across the country. Much of the program’s success
relies on outreach to new immigrant populations, and requires public libraries
to build strong partnerships while leveraging additional resources received
through these collaborative efforts.
The
American Dream Literacy Initiative is administered by ALA's Office for
Diversity, Literacy and Outreach Services (ODLOS) and Public Programs Office
(PPO).
The
2019 American Dream Libraries are:
Alachua County Library District,
Gainesville, Florida
Atlantic City Free Public Library,
Atlantic City, New Jersey
Blanchard Community Library,
Santa Paula, California
Blount
County Public Library, Maryville, Tennessee
Chester County Library &
District Center, Exton, Pennsylvania
Delta County
Public Libraries, Hotchkiss, Colorado
Fryeburg
Public Library, Fryeburg, Maine
Gila Bend
Library, Gila Bend, Arizona
Greenwood County
Library, Greenwood, South Carolina
Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library,
Hewlett, New York
Kansas City Public Library,
Kansas City, Missouri
La Vista Public Library,
La Vista, Nebraska
Montgomery-Floyd Regional Library,
Christiansburg, Virginia
Socastee Library,
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Tampa-Hillsborough County Public
Library, Tampa, Florida
Terrebonne Parish Library System,
Houma, Louisiana
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