PRESS RELEASE
Four area libraries receive 2018-19
technological grants from Province
Riding Mountain MLA Greg Nesbitt said libraries in Minnedosa, Rapid City, Rivers and Russell have received funding under the 2018-19 Rural Library Technological Sustainability Grant program.
“Library systems serve as critical information hubs for their communities and regions through access to current technology,” said Sports, Culture and Heritage Minister Cathy Cox in a letter to recipients. “This grant program is designed to assist your library system to continue to maintain and upgrade your resources for patrons.”
Technological grants were awarded to Minnedosa Regional Library ($3,625.24), Rapid City Regional Library ($2,071.56), Prairie Crocus Regional Library in Rivers ($2,071.56), and Russell and District Regional Library ($2,589.45).
“I commend your board and municipal partners for supporting public library service for all residents in your service area,” said Minister Cox.
Greg Nesbitt
MLA Riding Mountain
204-759-3313
gregnesbittmla@mymts.net