The Poy Sippi Public Library is one of 16 Wisconsin libraries that has received a Read Africa grant from the African Studies Program at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and the Institute for Regional and International Studies.
The $775 grant will be used to enrich the Poy Sippi library collection with new titles that will help readers deepen their understanding of Africa. Items will be for children, young adults and adults.
As part of the grant, the library will host local musician Vicki Jenks, who will present “Fun With African Drumming,” showcasing her collection of African drums and photos of her time spent in Africa. The event will be Wednesday, Aug. 11 at 7 p.m. at the library.
Also, a “Food & Crafts of Africa” program will be presented by Waushara County 4-H Coordinator Heidi Hensel-Buntrock at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 25, at the library. The program is open to everyone – youth, families, and adults.
“We were pleased to receive so many high quality and creative proposals for the READ AFRICA program,” said Aleia McCord, Associate Director of UW-Madison’s African Studies Program. “We’re thrilled to support librarians in their efforts to offer Wisconsin residents access to titles and programming that brings knowledge about the diversity of the African continent to communities across the state.”
