Serving Baker, Crook, Gilliam, Grant, Harney, Jefferson, Lake, Malheur, Morrow, Sherman, Umatilla, Union, Wallowa, Wasco and Wheeler counties.

"Lighting Up The Libraries"

LEO's vision paper was ranked as the state's sixth most important sustainability project by former Gov. John Kitzhaber under the Oregon Solutions program. "Lighting Up The Libraries" called for rural libraries to step up to meet information and technology needs for the 21st century.

NASA - STARS

Components of the STARS program - Science Technology and Rural Students - launched by LEO and OMSI were incorporated into official NASA education policy in 2006.

NAO

LEO is a founding member of the Nonprofit Association of Oregon (NAO) - one of only a few initial founders from east of the Cascades.

OMSI - ASTC/IMLS

In 2007, OMSI received the prestigious Leading Edge Award from the International Association of Science & Technology Centers and the National Leadership Award from the federal Institute of Museum and Library Services - both based in large part on OMSI's innovative partnership with LEO.

Powered by Squarespace

SUCCESS STORIES

 

The Big Read

Nine LEO communities read "The Joy Luck Club" by Amy Tan with complementary programs and activities related to themes of the award-winning novel.

 

  

STARS - Science, Technology And Rural Students

Science programs of all types for lifelong learners.

 

 

  

Read Aloud

Nine LEO libraries are participating in Read Aloud sessions at their libraries where area writers of all levels are encouraged to read aloud from their works.

 

eBay Workshops

Learning how to buy and sell effectively online has been an extremely popular all-day LEO workshop.

 

OMSI Exhibits at Libraries

The Oregon Museum of Science and Industry has provided small exhibit components for rotation at LEO libraries.

 

Books for Babies

Trust Management has provided funding for dozens of new board books at each of 40 public libraries in the LEO region.

 

Regional Assessments

The Oregon Heritage Commission and state economic development department funded 40 onsite library heritage and need assessments.

 

Folk Art at the Libraries

The Oregon Art Commission provided funds for a pilot project of folk art exhibits and programs at six LEO libraries.

 

Telescopes, GPS Units for Patron Use

Oregon Community Foundation provided funds for telescopes and GPS units for patron check-out at all LEO libraries.

 

Videoconference Units and Workshops

USDA Rural Development provided funding for videoconference units at 13 LEO libraries and eBay business development workshops.