Michelle Obama honors Brooklyn Public Library with National Medal
First Lady Michelle Obama joined the Institute of Museum and Library Services Director Dr. Kathryn K. Matthew at the White House on Wednesday to honor the recipients of the 2016 National Medal for Museum and Library Service. The award is the highest honor recognizing museums and libraries for service to the community. Ten institutions were recognized, including Brooklyn Public Library.
The first lady presented the National Medal to directors and community members from each institution who shared how the museum or library has made a significant difference in their lives. She noted, “Day after day, year after year, our nation’s libraries and museums are here for our communities. And at the end of the day, you all don’t measure your impact by the number of books on your shelves or pieces in your exhibits, but by the young people you inspire, the lives you transform and the impact you have every single day on your communities.”
The 2016 National Medal for Museum and Library Service recipients are: