INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Public Library received the 2024 Marion County Friend of Extension award at the Purdue Extension Annual Meeting held on Saturday, July 13.
The Marion County Friend of Extension Award is a new award from Purdue Extension Marion County. The award honors outstanding partners whose support and cooperation significantly contribute to Purdue’s success and the success of the community.
Over the past two years, The Indianapolis Public Library and Purdue Extension Marion County have collaborated to bring STEM education, urban agriculture, and healthy living programs to nearly 1,500 youth and families across the city, positively impacting the community’s educational landscape.
The Indianapolis Public Library is the first-ever recipient of the Marion County Friend of Extension Award.