On Nov. 17, the Concord Public Library Foundation held a reception and gave the 2013 Elizabeth Yates Award to Ann Hoey, youth services librarian at the New Hampshire State Library.
The Elizabeth Yates Award honors Concord resident and children’s author Elizabeth Yates, who was a strong advocate of reading and who supported library programs in the Concord community during her lifetime.
Elizabeth Yates received the first award named in her honor in 1994. The Elizabeth Yates Award was created to honor an inpidual in the greater Concord area who is actively engaged in inspiring young people to read.
Hoey has demonstrated her outstanding dedication to support children’s library services through her work with both public and school libraries across the state. Her knowledge, enthusiasm and encouragement have provided the tools for librarians to motivate children to read.
In addition to receiving an award certificate, Hoey’s name was added to the Elizabeth Yates Award plaque in the Children’s Room. She will also assist in the selection of $500 worth of children’s books for the Concord Public Library.
