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Lincoln Public Library Partners With
Weyerhaeuser Company Foundation
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[November
10, 2007]
Lincoln Public Library recently
received a $4,000 grant from the Weyerhaeuser Company
Foundation to support the library's Summer Reading Program 2008,
"Get in the Game: READ."
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 "This marks the second consecutive year that the Weyerhaeuser
Company Foundation has been a principal sponsor of the library's
summer reading program," according to Richard Sumrall, Lincoln
Public Library director. "Thanks to the generosity of the foundation
and the support of the local factory in Lincoln, the library will be
able to continue its mission to provide high-quality summertime
programs and services to the youth of our community. We appreciate
the foundation's participation and its shared goal with the library
to make the summer reading program a memorable and educational
experience for everyone involved."The grant funds will be used to
provide professional entertainment for families at Thursday events,
purchase prizes for top readers, provide a rug for the story time
room and a cart for the Lapsit program.
"Weyerhaeuser Company Foundation is proud to support our local
communities," said Karen Johnson, the foundation's president.
"Supporting organizations such as Lincoln Public Library, which have
such a positive impact on the quality of life here, is a great
opportunity for us to help make a difference. By embracing giving as
part of our business philosophy, we believe we are making Lincoln a
better place to work and live."
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Lincoln Public Library Youth Services provides the Summer Reading
Program for all community youth ages 6 months through teens. Eight
area elementary schools participate by setting reading goals for
their students. While teens plan their own requirements for the
summer, younger children are grouped according to age levels, with
goals set by parents.
The mission of the Weyerhaeuser Company Foundation, established
in 1948, is to enhance the quality of life in communities where
Weyerhaeuser has a significant presence and to increase
understanding of the importance and sustainability of forests and
the products they provide that meet people's needs.
Weyerhaeuser Company, one of the world's largest forest products
companies, was incorporated in 1900 and continues a legacy of
giving. In addition to awarding grants from its foundation,
Weyerhaeuser contributes leadership, time and talent to
community-minded agencies through corporate donations, sponsorships
and volunteerism. Additional information about Weyerhaeuser's
businesses, products and practices is available at
www.weyerhaeuser.com.
[Text from news release from
Lincoln Public
Library District and
Weyerhaeuser Company Foundation] |
