GRANVILLE COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM: The Pizza Hut Foundation, in partnership with the iconic BOOK IT! reading program, recently awarded a $10,000 Slice of Literacy Grant to the Granville County Library System in
recognition of the Library System’s commitment to promote literacy and empower people of all ages in Granville County. The Pizza Hut Foundation presented the check to members of the Board of County Commissioners and library staff at the Richard H. Thornton Library.

The grant supports the Pizza Hut Foundation’s goal to expand the Pizza Hut BOOK IT!® reading program through additional literacy-focused initiatives. The BOOK IT!® program, which has inspired generations of young readers for over 40 years, continues to fuel literacy efforts nationwide through customer donations and community partnerships.

The funds will help the library expand its literacy programs and continue its mission to make learning accessible to everyone. Granville County Library System will use funds from this grant in collaboration with Granville County Public Schools to promote reading and literacy initiatives at C.G. Credle Elementary School to host a month-long read-a-thon with all students next school year.

The Pizza Hut Foundation’s Slice of Literacy Grant Program supports nonprofits located within 15 miles of a Pizza Hut restaurant that are actively working to improve literacy outcomes in their communities.
For more information about the Pizza Hut Foundation and its programs, visit www.PizzaHutFoundation.org.

For more information about library services and programs, visit the Library System website: https://www.granvillecounty.org/157/Library-System.