2026 Summer Reading Program and Grant Funding
Summary
The library successfully completed its 'Unearthed a Story' summer reading program with over 4,700 participants, backed by collaborative county software and local prizes. Additionally, the library secured $43,000 in LSTA and arts grants to support tween spaces, author visits, and songwriter festivals.
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Last discussed Sep 10, 2026.
Impact analysis
$13,000 from local community activity and book budgets was allocated to supplement county-provided summer reading prizes, alongside $43,000 secured through external grants.
Local youth, teens, adults, and aspiring writers benefit from expanded reading incentives, dedicated tween spaces, and free community author workshops.
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