Evergreen Park library wins AT&T award

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Evergreen Park Library recently received the AT&T Investing in Illinois Award. Pictured (from left) are State Sen. Ed Maloney, Nicki Seidl, director of the Evergreen Park Public Library; and State Rep. Kelly Burke. | Supplied Photo

Updated: March 6, 2012 8:04AM

Evergreen Park Public Library recently received the AT&T Investing in Illinois Award, which provides resources and recognition to organizations and programs that are improving lives in their communities and the state by advancing education, economic growth, new technologies and other essential community services.

“It is gratifying to be recognized by AT&T for the library’s support of the educational, cultural and recreational needs of our community,” said library director Nicki Seidl. “We are reminded that the library is an important resource and the go-to place for so many in the community.

“This award encourages us to continue to evaluate our materials, programs and services for relevancy to our users. We also wish to thank state Sen. Ed Maloney and state Rep. Kelly Burke for supporting this award.”

By winning the award, Evergreen Park Library receives public recognition and a contribution of $2,500 from AT&T to be used to support library programs and services like the Read S’More at Camp Evergreen 2012 summer reading program.

“The funds will be used to purchase books for the Evergreen Park Public Library’s free, community-wide summer reading program,” Seidl said.

“At a time when many libraries have reduced their services, the Evergreen Park Public Library finds creative means and resources to expand its service to Evergreen Park and surrounding communities,” Burke said.

“The Evergreen Park Library is a jewel of the community; its impact on our residents, youth, adult and seniors is tremendous,” Maloney said.