State Library issues more than $66,000 in grants statewide

PHOENIX – The Arizona State Library, Archives and Public Records, a division of the Secretary of State, has approved more than $66,000 in grants for various library construction and renovation projects. The grants were made possible by the Arizona State Legislature through the State Grants-in-Aid program.

Construction projects funded by the grants include improved sidewalk access to the Cottonwood Public Library, a new annex building for storage at the Parker Public Library, renovation of the children’s area and meeting room creation at the Snowflake-Taylor Public Library, and enhanced doors for restrooms and lighting at the Camp Verde Community Library.

In 1981, the Arizona Legislature developed State Grants-in-Aid to help Arizona libraries meet the information needs of Arizona residents. SGIA provides limited construction funding to public libraries, and annual awards to county library districts and to cities with populations of 100,000 or more. In addition to construction, other primary uses for the grant funding include collections development, staff training, programming, supplies, and technology support.

For more information on the library construction coming to your area, contact your local library. More information on the SGIA program is available on the State Library website, www.azlibrary.gov in the Library Development section.

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