The Consumers Energy Foundation has awarded $15,000 to the Friends of the Interlochen Public Library to support of the new library. The campaign has received more than $700,000 in major grants from around the state, awarded with recognition of the diverse role the library plays in the Interlochen community.

PHOTO: Members of the New Interlochen Public Library campaign cabinet recently received a $15,000 check from the Consumers Energy Foundation. Pictured are (left to right) Library Director Renee Kelchik, Campaign Co-Chair Mary Beth Hardwicke, Consumers Energy Public Affairs Director Doug DeYoung, Campaign Co-Chair Mark Payne, Sarah Thompson, Beth Pennington, and Ken Eshelmen