2013 ELIZABETH YATES AWARD
The Concord Public Library Foundation recently presented the 2013 Elizabeth Yates Award to Ann Hoey, Youth Services Librarian at the NH 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.  The Elizabeth Yates Award recognizes an individual in the greater Concord area who is actively engaged in inspiring young people to read.  Ms. Hoey has demonstrated her outstanding dedication to support children's library services through her work with both public and school libraries across the state.