Muldrow Library uses grant funds
In the fall of 2022, the Oklahoma Department of Libraries (ODL) and the Institute of Library and Museum Studies awarded a $3964.55 grant to the Muldrow Public Library, a branch of the Eastern Oklahoma Library System to address health issues in the community and county. According to the State of the County’s Health Report on adults: 38.5 percent suffer from obesity; 42.8 percent do not engage in physical activity and 18.8 percent suffer from diabetes.
In fall 2022, the Oklahoma Department of Libraries (ODL) and the Institute of Library and Museum Studies awarded a $3964.55 grant to the Muldrow Public Library, a branch of the Eastern Oklahoma Library System to address health issues in the community and county. According to the State of the County’s Health Report on adults: 38.5 percent suffer from obesity; 42.8 percent do not engage in physical activity and 18.8 percent suffer from diabetes.
Bethia Owens, Shared Branch Manager at Muldrow, says the grant was used to promote increased physical activity, distribution of education information regarding the prevention of diabetes and heart disease and the encouragement of better choices in nutrition. 608 individuals attended health programs at the library or library sponsored programs. Exercise classes, cooking classes, and health information classes were held for all ages. Partners in the projects included: Oklahoma Healthy Ageing Initiative, Friends of the Muldrow Public Library, Muldrow Public Schools, People Inc., the Oklahoma State University Extension Agency and the Fruit of the Vine Food Pantry.
The Muldrow Public Library is a branch of the Eastern Oklahoma Library System which serves the counties of Sequoyah, Adair, Macintosh, Muskogee, Delaware, and Cherokee. It is located at 711 West Shawntel Smith Blvd.
The Oklahoma Department of Libraries is the official state library of Oklahoma. The agency serves the information and records management needs of state government, assists with public library development, coordinates library and information technology projects for the state, and serves the general public through its specialized collections.
The Institute of Museum and Library Services works to advance, support and empower America’s museums, libraries and related organizations through grant-making, research and policy development.
