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Chicago Public Library Named Winner of the 2014 National Medal for Museum and Library Service National Award Recognizes the Exceptional Contributions of the Chicago Public Library The Institute of Museum and Library Services announced the Chicago Public Library is one of 10 recipients of this year’s National Medal for Museum and Library Service. The National Medal is the nation’s highest honor bestowed on such institutions. Celebrating its 20th year, the award is presented to museums and libraries for service to their communities. Each year the award recognizes institutions that provide vibrant programming and essential community services to children, adults, and families, in neighborhoods nationwide. The Chicago Public Library Foundation nominated the Chicago Public Library for this award. Finalists are selected from nationwide nominations that recognize institutions demonstrating innovative approaches to public service. With the support of the Chicago Public Library Foundation, the Chicago Public Library continues to expand its services for patrons of all ages, from the Maker Lab, which offers free hands-on experience with 3D design software, 3D printers and other digital tools, to YOUmedia spaces and programming for teens, to the 71,000 children -- a record number -- who participated in the 2013 Summer Learning Challenge. Library Commissioner Brian Bannon is honored to be traveling to Washington, D.C. to be presented the National Medal, stating “We are dedicated to serving as Chicago’s hub for free access to information, inspiration and the ideas of the day, and want to thank IMLS for this national recognition of the work we are doing.” The Institute of Library and Museum Services is the primary source of federal support for the nation’s 123,000 libraries and 17,500 museums. Its mission is to inspire libraries and museums to advance innovation, lifelong learning, and cultural and civic engagement. To learn more about IMLS, visit http://www.imls.gov. |
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