LIBRARY NAMED WINNER
OF NATIONAL SWEEPSTAKES
December 21, 2010 – The Grace A. Dow Memorial Library has been named winner of the “I Love My Library Sweepstakes,” from Taped Editions, Inc. (TEI), an Indianapolis-based distributor of audiobooks on CD and preloaded players to libraries and schools nationwide.
As winner of the
national sweepstakes, the library will receive a collection of audiobooks valued at $500.
“America loves their
libraries,” said Carol Tully, company president. “This contest produced an
amazing number of votes and many insightful comments about the role of
libraries as the unsung heroes of the local community.”
Accolades for public
libraries came from hundreds of cities and towns across America. In order to
cast a vote via an online website, voters were required to describe why they
thought their public library was deserving of the award.
Of the Grace A. Dow
Memorial Library, patron Elizabeth Scott wrote, “This library is the
combination of every patron’s dreams… they keep coming up with inventive ways
to make the library one of the important hubs of the city for old and young
alike.” Patron Jessica Dipzinski added, “I grew up visiting the library on a
weekly basis. It is a place that is…
inviting and community-oriented… not only does the library welcome readers, but
it also opens its doors for all kinds of community events.”
Library Director
Melissa Barnard said, “It is exciting and wonderful to be the winner. We know that community support for the
library is strong, but it is gratifying that our community is willing to step
up and outwardly show their love for their library through this contest. We’ll continue to work hard to keep that love
alive.”
Midland is a city of
nearly 42,000 people and is the international headquarters to The Dow Chemical
Company and Dow Corning Corporation. According to the October 2010 edition of
Forbes Magazine, Midland is considered to be the fourth-best area in the U.S.
to raise a family.
For more information
on the sweepstakes competition, contact Tory Worland of Taped Editions, at
317-849-1700 or via e-mail at tory@tapededitions.com.
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