Idaho Commission for Libraries

The Idaho Commission for Libraries is pleased to announce the receipt yesterday of a $15,000 grant from the Fred Meyer Fund for the “Books for Summer Readers” project. One hundred eighteen Idaho public libraries applied by the May deadline to receive free paperback books to distribute to their summer readers. Approximately 6,200 children will receive books. The books should arrive at the Commission in early July and we anticipate mailing them to libraries between July 7-17.

State Librarian Ann Joslin expressed her gratitude saying, “Quality books and a variety of titles will brighten the future of Idaho children as they develop into independent readers and become lifelong learners. Thanks to the Fred Meyer Fund, Idaho kids in 118 communities will discover summer reading fun at their library.” Last summer, Kuna District Library staff remarked on the impact of the books, saying, “The Fred Meyer titles were great, and we feel they helped cement bonds between young readers and the library and library programs. Those bonds are likely to hold all year long, as those kids will continue to seek out literacy-related activities at the library.”