National Medal for Museum and Library Service

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Contra Costa County Library
2012 Medal Winner: Contra Costa County Library

February 6, 2013 12:00 AM
The National Medal for Museum and Library Services is the nation’s highest honor for libraries and museums that are serving their communities in exceptional ways. Contra Costa Community Library director Barbara L. Flynn and community member Gladys Leeks traveled to Washington from Pleasant Hill, California to receive the national medal and spoke to IMLS about how the library impacts the community. Read More

 
Cumberland County Public Library
2012 Medal Winner: Cumberland County Public Library

February 6, 2013 12:00 AM
The National Medal for Museum and Library Services is the nation’s highest honor for libraries and museums that are serving their communities in exceptional ways. Cumberland County Public Library director Jody Risacher (sounds like Ris – a – sher) and community member Willie Wright traveled to Washington from Fayetteville, North Carolina to receive the national medal and spoke to IMLS about how the library impacts the community. Read More

 
Garfield Park Conservatory
2012 Medal Winner: Garfield Park Conservatory

February 6, 2013 12:00 AM
The National Medal for Museum and Library Services is the nation’s highest honor for libraries and museums that are serving their communities in exceptional ways. Garfield Park Conservatory director Eunita Rushing and community member Tiara Livingston traveled to Washington from Chicago, Illinois to receive the national medal and spoke to IMLS about how the museum impacts the community. Read More

 
Long Island Childrens Museum
2012 Medal Winner: Long Island Children's Museum

February 6, 2013 12:00 AM
The National Medal for Museum and Library Services is the nation’s highest honor for libraries and museums that are serving their communities in exceptional ways. Long Island Children’s Museum director Suzanne LeBlanc (the a is like “launch”) and community members Francisco and Ruth Quijada (sounds like key – ha – da) traveled to Washington from Garden City, NY to receive the national medal and spoke to IMLS about how the museum impacts the community. Read More

 
Museum of Contemporary Art
2012 Medal Winner: Museum of Contemporary Art

February 6, 2013 12:00 AM
The National Medal for Museum and Library Services is the nation’s highest honor for libraries and museums that are serving their communities in exceptional ways. Museum of Contemporary Art director Bonnie Clearwater and community member Kassandra Timothe traveled to Washington from North Miami, Florida to receive the national medal and spoke to IMLS about how the museum impacts the community. Read More