FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE IMLS Press Contact Giuliana Bullard  202-653-4799 gbullard@imls.gov Federal Investments of $10 Million Will Support Library Leadership and Model Library Projects

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE IMLS Press Contact Giuliana Bullard gbullard@imls.gov 202-653-4699 IMLS Extends Deadline on Grant Applications for Libraries Affected by Hurricane Harvey The Institute of Museum and Library Services Director, Dr. Kathryn K. Matthew, released the following statement on libraries affected by Hurricane Harvey:

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE IMLS Press Contact Giuliana Bullard 202-653-4799 gbullard@imls.gov IMLS Director Dr. Kathryn K. Matthew Announces Key Appointment to Agency’s Leadership Team Robin Dale brings a wealth of experience to benefit the IMLS mission and library services nationwide

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE IMLS Press Contact Giuliana Bullard gbullard@imls.gov 202-653-4699 Native American and Hawaiian Communities to Receive $4,074,704 Million in Federal Support for Library Services Washington, DC—The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) today announced 215 grants totaling $4,074,704 through three library programs that support and improve library services of Native American and Native Hawaiian institutions.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Giuliana Bullard, gbullard@imls.gov 202-653-4799 IMLS Awards $1.6 Million in Community Catalyst Grants

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Press Contact: Giuliana Bullard, gbullard@imls.gov 202-653-4799 IMLS Is Accepting Nominations for the 2018 National Medal

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE IMLS Press Contact Giuliana Bullard, 202-653-4799 gbullard@imls.gov IMLS Accepting Applications for National Leadership and Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Grants Webinars offered today and on July 25 to help applicants submit by September 1 deadline

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Press Contacts Giuliana Bullard gbullard@imls.gov 202-653-4799 IMLS Announces Grants of $1.4 Million for African American History and Culture Museums Washington, DC—The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) today announced 16 grants to museums in 10 states totaling $1,485,955 for the African American History and Culture (AAHC) grant program. More than 32 organizations requested grants totaling $3,076,510.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Press Contacts: Giuliana Bullard gbullard@imls.gov 202-653-4799 IMLS Provides Nearly $1 Million in Grants to Strengthen Native American and Native Hawaiian Museum Services

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contacts: ACM Shawn Flaherty, 703-554-3609 shawn@crabtreecompany.com IMLS Giuliana Bullard, 202-653-4799 gbullard@imls.gov Museum Visits Top Half a Million through Museums for All, an Access Program for Low-Income Families 190 Museums Participate in Offering Low/No Entrance Fee