The Illinois Secretary of State’s Office on Thursday handed out 2 million dollars in new grants to assist public libraries with needed technology. And, that included money for the Evans Public Library.
The Evans Public Library received a total of $27,500 for a Technology Grant from the State of Illinois. Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias in a release that it’s imperative for libraries to evolve to meet the needs of residents and expand their offerings. And, that these grants will help narrow digital divides.
As for the Evans Public Library, they will have the grant money at their brand new location on Randolph Street. They will begin that transition by closing their current downtown location next month and re-opening in August in the brand new location.
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