To meet community needs, the Cleburne Public Library received a 2015-16 Texas Library Grant from the Texas Book Festival at the Texas Library Association conference.Cleburne was one of 44 public libraries across Texas who received grants totaling $100,130 on April 21 in Houston.

It is very rewarding to see how impactful each grant is, especially in libraries with little to no collections budgets,” said Lois Kim, the Texas Book Festival’s executive director. “Whether the library needs more large-print books, Spanish language materials for bilingual families, or young adult literature, Texas librarians, who are incredible champions for their communities, will now be able to add vital new books to their shelves. We are proud to be able to help libraries share new materials with their patrons.”

Cleburne Public Library Director Tina Dunham said Cleburne received a $2,300 grant, which will go towards collection enhancement of the children’s Spanish collection.

“We are very pleased that we were awarded this grant,” Dunham said. “This will allow us to add additional books in Spanish and bilingual formats. We plan to add popular fiction titles currently not available, as well as nonfiction. These free materials will allow us to reach more children in the community.”

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