Beecher Library Awarded Over $10,000 in State Per Capita Grant

Article Summary: The Beecher Public Library District will receive $10,013.78 in state funding through the Public Library Per Capita Grant program. The grant, awarded by the Illinois Secretary of State’s office, is designated to help support local library services.

Library Grant Key Points:

• Grant Amount: The library will receive $10,013.78 for Fiscal Year 2025.

• Funding Source: The funds are from the Public Library Per Capita Grant, administered by Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias.

• Purpose: Per Capita grants are intended to assist public libraries in their service to residents.

BEECHER — The Beecher Public Library District has been awarded a state grant totaling $10,013.78 for fiscal year 2025, providing a key source of funding for its operations and services.

Library Director Jill Grosso announced the funding during the library board’s monthly meeting on July 22. The money comes from the Public Library Per Capita Grant program, which is administered by the office of Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias. These grants are distributed annually to public libraries throughout the state based on their service area population.

The funds are intended to help libraries supplement their local budgets and support services for residents. While the board did not discuss specific allocations for the new funds, the grant provides essential support for the library’s general operating expenses, including the acquisition of materials, technology upgrades, and programming.

The announcement was part of correspondence shared with the Board of Trustees, which also handled routine financial approvals and heard updates on building maintenance during the meeting.