Springfield Foundation awards over $29K to Clark County library

The Clark County Public Library was awarded more than $29,000 in grants from the Springfield Foundation to buy books and periodicals, research materials and audiobooks, general purposes and children’s programs. FILE/BILL LACKEY/STAFF

Credit: Bill Lackey

Credit: Bill Lackey

The Clark County Public Library was awarded more than $29,000 in grants from the Springfield Foundation to buy books and periodicals, research materials and audiobooks, general purposes and children’s programs. FILE/BILL LACKEY/STAFF

The Clark County Public Library was awarded more than $29,000 in grants from the Springfield Foundation.

The $29,351.60 in grants will be used to buy books and periodicals, research materials and audiobooks, general purposes and children’s programs.

“Funds and grants such as these are of great importance and benefit to the Clark County Public Library and the community,” said public relations manager Allison Peck. “We are appreciative of the individuals and organizations who have established them.”

The grants include:

— Louise and Albert Goodman Fund: $23,058.22 for the purchase of books and periodicals.

— Helen J. Brumfield Designated Fund: $4,257.71 for children’s programs and to purchase books at the Southgate Branch.

— Leo and Georgiana Fischer Fund: $1,901.67 for general purposes.

— Dorothy M. Mumma Scholarship Fund: $134.00 for general purposes.

— The Marcia Frank Fund: To purchase research materials and audiobooks.

For more information about the library and what it offers, call 937-328-6903 or visit www.ccplohio.org.

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