The medweganoonind library aims to bolster library use and update and expand physical holdings and digital resources with a focus on indigenous voices

The Institute of Museum and Library Services awarded the Red Lake Band Of Chippewa Indians $150,000 on October 1, 2026, under the Native American and Native Hawaiian Library Services program (CFDA 45.311) to enhance library services and cultural engagement in Red Lake, Minnesota.

The Medweganoonind Library will use grant funds to bolster physical holdings and digital resources with a focus on Indigenous voices. The project will support youth events and activities for pre-K through high school audiences, including Native author talks, and will fund digital literacy workshops for all ages. Library staff will weed outdated physical holdings and purchase new acquisitions informed by input from library patrons and local schools. The project emphasizes youth engagement and will provide direct benefit to the Red Lake community and students of all ages.

The award carries a period of performance from October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2028, with place of performance in Red Lake, Minnesota.

Grant funds will support youth events and activities for groups ranging from pre-k through high school, such as native author talks. A primary focus of the project is encouraging youth engagement. Library staff will weed outdated physical holdings and purchase new acquisitions with input from library patrons and local schools. Funds will also support digital literacy workshops for all ages. The project will provide direct benefit to the red lake community and students of all ages.