Barton County Library awarded grant funds

Barton County Library was awarded $11,873 in grant funds from the Missouri State Library to respond to coronavirus health and safety concerns. Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES) funds and Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) funds were awarded to libraries to address digital inclusion and related technical support or to address other efforts that prevent, prepare for and respond to COVID-19.

The library will use funds to implement a hotspot and laptop-lending program, add e-Materials to their Overdrive collection and upgrade online meeting software. Additionally, the library will replace a network switch that is near obsolescence at the Golden City branch. Watch for updates about these services on their website at www.bclib.info or visit their and Facebook pages.

These projects were supported by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services under CARES and LSTA provisions as administered by the Missouri State Library, a division of the Office of the Secretary of State.