Nez Perce Tribe

The Nez Perce Tribe will use grant funds to support the library director position for their new “Hite’emenwees”, Nez Perce Tribe Reading and Research Library, which will enable expanded outreach efforts to inform the reservation communities and public at large. There is a recognized need to expand outreach to the other two cities on the Nez Perce Reservation with the highest Native American populations, in order to inform residents of those communities about the new library and to encourage their patronage. Funds will also be used towards adding collection materials for reading and research, obtaining iPads for patron checkout, and establishing monthly community programs in order to increase public interest and support for the library while fostering multicultural engagement and learning.