Jesse White, secretary of state and state librarian, awarded the DeKalb and Sycamore public libraries with grants from the Illinois Public Library Per Capita and Equalization Aid grants funding.

The DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak St., received $44,980.48, and the Sycamore Public Library, 103 E. State St. received $17, 965.74, according to a press release from the Secretary of State. Grants were awarded to libraries statewide and totaled $11.9 million.

The release states Equalization Aid Grants help certain public libraries which have a low library tax base ensure a minimum level of funding for services. Per Capita Grants provide for expenses like materials, personnel, equipment, electronic access, telecommunications and technology.