LISNews: Librarian News

ALA announced the winners of the $5,000 gaming grants. Drumroll please....

• Anderson Public Library, Anderson, Ind.
• Brewster Ladies Library, Brewster, Mass.
• Cascade Middle School, Auburn, Wash.
• Henshaw Middle School Library, Anchorage School District, Anchorage, Alaska
• Indian Trails Public Library, Wheeling, Ill.
• Manhattanville College Library, Purchase, N.Y.
• San Pablo Library, San Pablo, Calif.
• Sewickley Public Library, Sewickley, Pa.
• Wayne Country Public Library, Goldsboro, N.C.
• Weber Country Library System, Ogden, Utah

The winners, representing a broad spectrum of libraries – seven public, two school and one academic – will use the funds to develop and implement gaming and literacy programs that provide innovative gaming experiences for youths 10-18 years of age. The 10 libraries were selected out of 390 that applied for the grant.