GRANTS
PREVIOUS GRANTS
2023 Association for Rural & Small Libraries Grant (ARSL)
Heat Pumps / Air Conditioners were installed in January 2023, made possible by an Association for Rural & Small Libraries Grant (ARSL) through a generous regional partner foundation with additional funds from private donations. Total costs offset by EffiencyMaine reba
PREVIOUS GRANTS
2023 Association for Rural & Small Libraries Grant (ARSL)
Heat Pumps / Air Conditioners were installed in January 2023, made possible by an Association for Rural & Small Libraries Grant (ARSL) through a generous regional partner foundation with additional funds from private donations. Total costs offset by EffiencyMaine rebates. We are most grateful to everyone who contributed to this wonderful development.
The Association for Rural & Small Libraries (ARSL) builds strong communities through professional development and elevating the impact of rural and small libraries. ARSL recognizes the uniqueness of small and rural libraries and is committed to providing an environment that encourages excellence within this community of practice, supporting their goals of service and speaking on behalf of this important constituency. Since 1 in 3 public libraries in the U.S. serve a population of fewer than 2,500 people, there is a great opportunity to support these library professionals that are often overlooked. We believe in the value of rural and small libraries and strive to create resources and services that address national, state, and local priorities for libraries situated in rural communities.
2021 ITDRC Grant
Our entire Wi-Fi system was updated thanks to a grant from projectConnect (ITDRC) Information Technology Disaster Resource Center to install upgraded Community Wi-Fi. An entirely new router, modem, 1000 GB Wi-Fi connector, and outdoor satellite extender unit were installed to consolidate the system, and all laptops were reconnected to the printer, assuring wireless connection for individual patron devices. The new system also connects into the NetworkMaine UniFi to collect user statistics. Hopefully, these efforts will resolve our long-standing issues. We are most grateful for the assistance of all these cooperating organizations.
2019 Northern Forest, the King Foundation, and Maine Community Foundation Grant
In 2019. a grant from Northern Forest, the King Foundation, and Maine Community Foundation updated our internet access Wi-Fi, added two new public Dell Laptops, and a Brother Printer. We were most grateful for this gift that included Microsoft Office and Adobe to help visitors with writing and publishing.