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Connecting Libraries in Southwest Minnesota
The Southwest Area Multicounty Multitype Interlibrary Exchange, more often referred to as SAMMIE, is one of seven regions in Minnesota established by state law to promote cooperation between all types of libraries. MORE ABOUT SAMMIE | GOVERNANCE
Teen Summer Read Programming Grants
We've heard that Teen Summer Read programming is already underway at some member libraries. Those who have started planning have expressed a level of excitement that has SAMMIE geared up to begin the grant process that can help make a Teen Summer Read program an exceptional experience for teens and the library. Grants of up to $100.00 per library are available now through May 24. Check out the guidelines for grant application here before applying.
Apply now, and be ready to have a great summer with your teens!
SAMMIE
...began services in 1979
...serves an 18-county service area in southwestern MN
...has the good fortune to work closely with two Regional Public Library Systems: The Plum Creek Library System
headquartered in Worthington and the Pioneerland Library System headquartered in Willmar
...governance is provided by an exceptional nine member Governing Board
...service development and future direction is provided by the SAMMIE Member Council, a highly dedicated
thoughtful bunch of library devotee's
...teen service growth and project development is provided by the Plum Creek-SAMMIE-Pioneerland (PSP Teen
Co-op Steering Committee
...is always interested in serving new members