Five libraries and five museums have won the 2008 National Medal for Museum and Library Service, awarded by the federal Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) in coordination with the White House. The organizations are recognized for their “extraordinary civic, educational, economic, environmental, and social contributions.” In addition to the National Medal, awarded at a White House ceremony with First Lady Laura Bush on October 7, each institution received $10,000. The Miami-Dade Public Library System, FL, was acknowledged for initiatives like the Art of Storytelling and its Five-Star Commitment to the community, the latter an extensive series of programs addressing the needs of the library's diverse constituencies. Kansas City Public Library (KCPL), MO, received the award for its Books To Go project, which delivers books monthly to more than 7000 preschool-aged children through Head Start programs and similar venues. KCPL also was acknowledged for its extensive offerings of monthly special local history lectures and its kid-friendly Once Upon a Time exhibit and related programming, which took place in winter 2008. The Jane Stern Dorado Community Library, Dorado, Puerto Rico, founded in 1974, was the first community library in Puerto Rico; it has helped institute other community libraries, beginning with one in San Juan in 1987. Its story hour draws kids from public and private schools on a weekly basis. It is honored for its programs ranging from children's summer instruction to senior outreach. Skokie Public Library, IL, serves a population that is 42 percent foreign born with a great number of specific programs. Residents are welcomed with signage in 14 languages and a designated spot on the library's community-oriented web site. Skokie goes beyond traditional with its Young Steinway Concert Series, a monthly performance series that has played a role in launching dozens of music careers. Skidompha Public Library, Damariscotta, ME, serves a population that fluctuates between 9000 in the winter to 14,000 in the summer. It offers the Books in Motion community reading program, which each month pairs titles with movies for communitywide discussion. Students, seniors, and adults with literacy issues all take advantage of programs and services.