Salem, Ore – Libraries and institutions across Oregon help their local communities thrive. To support these efforts, the State Library of Oregon is issuing grants totaling over $820,000 from the federally funded Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) Program, administered on the national level by the Institute of Museum and Library Services' Grants to States Program. 

• 17 organizations are receiving funds through the competitive grants program. Projects range from makerspaces to huge library software migrations to digital heritage projects to academic tutoring for underserved communities.
• 19 libraries are hiring teen interns, who will develop and lead a connected learning project that matches their interests and abilities. 
• 9 libraries will enhance connectivity and implement digital inclusion programs and services in their      community.
• 6 statewide programs continue to have LSTA support: Libros for Oregon, Oregon Battle of the Books (OBOB),  Oregon Digital Library Consortium (ODLC),  Oregon School Library Information System(OSLIS), Overdue: Weeding Out Oppression in Libraries podcast, and the Sage Library System courier. 

These federal funds support Oregonians from all walks of life, in a variety of ways, by strengthening libraries across the state. A complete list of grant recipients can be found on the Grant Awards page.

Questions or comments can be directed to Buzzy Nielsen, Program Manager for Library Support and Development (buzzy.nielsen@slo.oregon.gov, 971-375-3486).