Laguna (N.M.) Public Library

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Laguna Public Library is one of 18 Native American tribal libraries in New Mexico. Laguna Library Director Janice Kowemy said, "Programs created from the acquired collection will provide children with activities to engage in when school is out for yearly breaks. The library should be a place for positive social culture, a place of ideals for youth and the marvel of self-identity. It is important to have a place where youth are able to learn about the wonders of the 'outside world,' obtain information and learn where they come from."

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Creating a better future for all children through libraries is ALSC’s core purpose.
ALSC envisions a future where:
  • In every library, children come first.
  • All libraries acknowledge the importance of children’s service with adequate materials and resources.
  • All libraries recognize ALSC as a leader in promoting high quality service to children.
  • Libraries recognize and support the value of all staff serving children.
  • Resources, collections, services, and staff reflect the communities they serve.
  • The library’s physical space reflects the developmental needs of children.
  • Children and their families are being served by a variety of non-traditional programs and activities in off-site locations.
In keeping with this envisioned future, the Bookapalooza Program will offer select libraries a collection of materials that will help transform their collection and provide the opportunity for these materials to be used in their community in creative and innovative ways.
 2009 - Winner(s)

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