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2016 National Medal for Museum and Library Service awarded to the Santa Ana Library

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Community: The Santa Ana Public Library Wins the Gold at White House National Medal Ceremony

Congratulations to City of Santa Ana Public Library for winning the 2016 National Medal for Museum and Library Service!

Earlier today at the White House, First Lady Michelle Obama and Director of the Institute of Museum and Library Services, Dr. Kathryn K. Matthew, honored outstanding museums and libraries with the 2016 National Medal for Museum and Library Service. Ten institutions from across the country attended the White House ceremony to receive the highest award given to museums and libraries for service to the community. Continue reading→

Santa Ana Library’s after school program for teens recognized by the White House

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Michelle Obama with Cheryl Eberly and Josue Rodriguez

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Community Alert: CITY OF SANTA ANA TEEN SPACE YOUTH PROGRAM 1 OF 12 AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS RECOGNIZED BY THE WHITE HOUSE TODAY

WASHINGTON, D.C. (November 10, 2014) – Twelve young people from across the country shared the stage with First Lady Michelle Obama today as they accepted the 2014 National Arts and Humanities Youth Program Award on behalf of the after-school programs that have changed their lives.

The award recognizes the country’s best creative youth development programs for using engagement in the arts and the humanities to increase academic achievement, graduation rates, and college enrollment. The awardees—chosen from a pool of more than 350 nominations and 50 finalists—are also recognized for improving literacy and language abilities, communication and performance skills, and cultural awareness. Continue reading→