NEWS RELEASE 

For Immediate Release:  June 11, 2007

Contact:  Sam Gnuse, Altamont Public Library Board President

Subject: Altamont Public Library features a health presentation for children and their parents

The Altamont Public Library is presenting a free program for area families.  On Saturday, June 23, Dr. Robb Frost will present the program “Blast Off to Good Health – A Program for Children and Their Parents” at 1:00 p.m. at the Library.  Dr. Frost will be discussing children’s nutrition, safety, and general health and wellness.  There will be time for questions and answers at the end of the presentation.  Prize drawings and snacks will be available.

This program, the second of three, is possible due to a grant through the Illinois State Library.  The Altamont Public Library was awarded the grant, Bridging the Gap Between Collection and Community, through a grant request written by Beth Speers, Librarian.  The grant - “Information for a Healthier Altamont” – awarded the library $3,000 for updated health and wellness materials for all ages.  According to Mrs. Speers, “Many of the new materials are available for checkout at the time of this program.  We are proud to sponsor Dr. Frost’s presentation to help increase awareness of children’s health and safety issues.”

For more information on the Altamont Public Library, stop by or call 618-483-5457 or visit www.altamontpubliclibrary.com.