RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
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COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS ADVISORY
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Tuesday, 11 June 2013
Richmond City Council applauds Library Director Harriet Henderson Coalter for national White House honor
Watch event live today at www.whitehouse.gov/live 4:00 p.m. ET
WHAT (Richmond, Virginia U.S.A./June 11, 2013) -- Richmond City Council applauds Harriet Henderson Coalter, Director of the Richmond Public Library, for being honored today by the White House as a library and museum "Champion of Change."
Ms. Coalter was selected as one of 12 individuals from across the nation for their work in making a difference in communities. The Champions of Change Award Program was established to recognize individuals who are leaders in their field and exemplify best practices.
Ms. Coalter is being recognizes for her work:
"..a driving force pursuing innovative library efforts to serve children and parents and work toward school readiness. In Richmond, the public library system serves as the lead agency for Richmond’s Campaign for Grade-Level Reading initiative. This effort has engaged 30 community organizations to improve the educational outcomes for children ages 0-8. Coalter also co-chaired the national Public Library Association’s Every Child Ready to Read project, which has become the foundation for public library outreach to parents and caregivers of preschool children, as public libraries engage the child’s “first teacher” in preparing children for learning."
To learn more about the White House Champions of Change program, visit www.whitehouse.gov/champions.
WHEN Tuesday, June 11, 2013
Event begins at 4:00 p.m.
To watch this event live, visit www.whitehouse.gov/live at 4:00 pm ET on June 11, 2013.
CONTACT For more information, please contact Steve Skinner, Council Public Information Manager, Richmond City Council Office of the Council Chief of Staff, at 804.646.6052 (o); or, steven.skinner@richmondgov.com (email); or visit the Richmond City Council website, at www.council.richmondva.gov
BACKGROUND
Established in 1922, our Richmond Public Library serves as a living representation of our commitment to the lifelong success of our community. For nearly 100 years, Richmond families have grown up with the Richmond Public Library, which is dedicated to enriching lives and expanding opportunities by providing free access to books, music, film and all types of cultural, intellectual, educational programs, classes and services.
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Steven R. Skinner, APR
Council Public Information Manager
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
OFFICE OF THE COUNCIL CHIEF OF STAFF
Richmond City Hall
900 E. Broad Street, Suite 305
Richmond, Virginia 23219
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804.335.4054 (mobile)
804.937.1386 (home/mobile)
804.646.5468 (fax)
steven.skinner@richmondgov.com (email)
www.council.richmondva.gov(website)
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