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Oct 23, 2007Opportunity Online Hardware Grants Will Help Public Libraries Provide Improved Computer Access for Communities in the United States
SEATTLE -- The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation announced today $8.3 million in grants to help public libraries in 10 states provide quality access to computers and the Internet.

Sep 12, 2007Public Libraries are Sole Source of Online Employment and Education Information for Millions of Americans
CHICAGO -- Ever-growing patron demand for computer and Internet services in U.S. public libraries has stretched existing Internet bandwidth, computer availability, and building infrastructure to capacity, according to a new study "Libraries Connect Communities: Public Library Funding & Technology Access Study 2006-2007".

Feb 9, 2007Best Small Library in America 2007 Named by Library Journal
NEW YORK -- Honoring its excellence in providing access to knowledge and learning for residents and visitors, the Grand County Public Library in Moab, Utah, has been given the Best Small Library in America Award.

Jan 18, 2007Foundation Launches New Investments to Help Public Libraries Provide Free, High-Quality Computer and Internet Services
Goal of strategy is to ensure people in low-income communities can access online information and learning opportunities at their local library

Jan 11, 2007Libraries are Key to Building Local Economic Base Says New Study
EVANSTON, Ill. -- Public libraries build a community’s capacity for economic activity and resiliency, says a new study from the Urban Institute. Making Cities Stronger: Public Library […]

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