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July 7, 2010
Libraries across New Jersey to benefit from $5.1M federal grant
NJ.com
Wednesday, July 07, 2010, 4:11 PM
WASHINGTON — Thomas Edison State College has been awarded $5,104,914 in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds to add computer work stations and upgrade connectivity at nearly 125 libraries across New Jersey, U.S. Sens. Frank R. Lautenberg and Robert Menendez (D-NJ) announced Wednesday.
The funding will also provide job search assistance and workforce development programs at 365 New Jersey libraries.
Share Among the libraries to benefit from the award are:
In Gloucester County: The James H. Johnson Library in Deptford Township, Gill Memorial Library in Paulsboro, Gloucester County Library branches in Harrison, Greenwich and Logan Township, Glassboro, East Greenwich, Margaret Heggen Library in Washington Township, McCowan Memorial Library in Pitman, Monroe, Newfield, Swedesboro, West Deptford, Westville and Woodbury.
In Camden County: Bellmawr, Gloucester City, Gloucester Township, Oaklyn and Runnemede.
Across South Jersey, Cumberland County Library in Bridgeton, Elmer and Salem.
“At a time when New Jersey’s libraries are facing severe budget cuts, this timely investment will help libraries throughout the state continue providing important public services,” said Lautenberg.
“This funding will help ensure our youth and workers have access to modern state of the art computer facilities to take advantage of all the educational and professional resources available electronically today,” Menendez said.
Posted by tumulty at July 7, 2010 5:19 PM
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