The grant is given to small rural public libraries and the Wiscasset Public Library is one of just a few Maine libraries to receive the grant. It also received one in 2007.
In order to receive the grant, the library had to have a local sponsor whose support would be matched 2-1 by the Libri Foundation.
The Friends of the Wiscasset Public Library generously agreed to be that sponsor and contributed $350. Because of a donation to the Libri Foundation by Hal Berenson and Laura Ackerman, the Children’s Room received a bonus of $350 worth of math and science books.
A total of 78 new books have arrived and are ready for circulation. Many are award winners or highly recommended nonfiction and biographies.
Recently, the Children’s Room offered patrons a chance to “Be The First” to check out one of the new books.
For more information, call Judy Flanagan at 882-7161.
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