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The DC Public Library Foundation (DCPLF) received a $2.7 million donation from Jeff Bezos to support Beyond the Book, the extension of Books From Birth; one of the DC Public Library's most important and beloved literacy programs for young children. Bezos’ donation was the largest ever received by the foundation. [21]
In 1972, the Oregon State Library awarded a $12,000 Library Services and Technology Act grant to the Mid-Willamette Valley Council of Governments to fund a study of the library needs of citizens in the tri-county area surrounding Salem, Oregon.
The District of Columbia Library Association (DCLA) is a professional organization for District of Columbia's librarians and library workers. It is headquartered in Washington, D.C. , was founded on June 15, 1894, as the Library Association of Washington City.
The Salem Public Library was established by the Salem Woman's Club in May 1904, with 50 donated books, [2] and located in the city council chamber beginning later that year. The library board appealed to industrialist Andrew Carnegie to fund the construction of a permanent library, and was granted $27,500. The library, located at the corner of ...
A complete list of all public libraries in Oregon. [1] This excludes library districts. Banks Public Library. Adams Public Library, Adams; Albany Public Library (Oregon), Albany; Aloha Community Library, Aloha; Amity Public Library, Amity; Arlington Public Library (Oregon), Arlington; Astoria Public Library, Astoria; Athena Public Library, Athena
The Capitol View Neighborhood Library is part of the District of Columbia Public Library (DCPL) System. It was opened to the public on January 23, 1965, after 10 years of advocacy by the Capitol View community. A 2018 renovation introduced a new facade, an updated plaza, and the new sculpture "Freedom to Read."
Carnegie Library of Washington D.C. formerly served as the DCPL's Central Public Library. In October 1895, in preparation of the library's establishment, founders rented two rooms in the McLean Building at 1517 H Street NW to begin acquiring and processing materials to be used in what would then be called the Washington City Free Library.
Welcome to the District of Columbia Public Library (DCPL) WikiProject on the English Wikipedia! This is a project focused on providing greater access and sharing DCPL resources with the public and improving Wikipedia's coverage of topics related to the DCPL's special collections (including Washingtonian). Our goal is to foster collaboration ...