Frankfort Community Public Library, Frankfort, IN

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Many public libraries across the country serve as community centers by offering space for community arts and cultural classes. The Frankfort Community Public Library, however, not only serves as host to such classes, it also sponsors a “school of living” and a myriad of free and low-cost fine art, crafts, music, theater, cooking, and gardening classes for children and adults. With its free classes, art exhibitions, its annual Hispanic and Japanese cultural festivals, free live music events, and theater presentations, the library has truly become a cultural hub for Frankfort.

U.S. Representative Steve Buyer (IN_04) said, "Residents of Frankfort and its surrounding communities are well served by the Frankfort Community Public Library. Every day, adults and children alike, are given the chance to expand their horizons by learning a new skill or understanding a new culture. I commend the Library and its staff for its hard work in setting an example for the state and the nation."

“I congratulate Frankfort Community Public Library on receiving the National Award for Library Service from the Institute of Museum and Library Services. This is a significant achievement in which the library and community should take great pride,” said U.S. Senator Richard G. Lugar (IN). “A library is a resource that can make a great difference in a person’s life and is essential to the education and health of a community. Through its extensive offerings of arts and cultural classes and events, the Frankfort Community Public Library provides outstanding leadership and stewardship to the residents of Frankfort and Clinton County.”

“I want to congratulate the Frankfort Library on receiving this award, said U.S. Senator Evan Bayh (IN). “Its service to the community and the wealth of knowledge it offers to children and adults is invaluable. Through its art exhibits, cultural events and other programs, the library has opened up a whole new world for Hoosiers in the community to learn and explore, and I thank everyone involved for their work.”