Russell County Public Library has been selected as one of the inaugural recipients of the Kentucky Public Library Association (KPLA) Mini-Grant Program. The library was chosen for its proposed project, "The Makery Refresh," which aims to update and improve the library's existing makerspace.
The KPLA Mini-Grant Program is a new initiative designed to reinvest association resources directly into member libraries, supporting projects that strengthen library services and benefit local communities. Russell County Public Library is one of 16 libraries across Kentucky to receive funding in this first round of grants, which totals $45,000 statewide.
"We are incredibly grateful to KPLA for selecting our proposal," said the Library Director. "The Makery Refresh project will allow us to modernize our makerspace, making it even more accessible and valuable to our community. This grant will help us better support the creativity and learning of our patrons."
The funding will be used to procure new equipment, update technology, and reorganize the makerspace to better accommodate the needs of diverse users. The goal of "The Makery Refresh" is to make the space a vibrant, cutting-edge hub for innovation, creation, and learning for people of all ages in Russell County.
For more information about Russell County Public Library and "The Makery Refresh" project, please visit the library's website or follow them on social media.
