Construction of a new library officially begins in Kent county. State Librarian Dr. Annie Norman and other elected officials went to groundbreaking ceremony of the new Harrington Public Library last week. Construction is being funded by the American Rescue Plan Act.
“For too long, in Harrington Public Library space have been always a challenge. Local community will soon be able to enjoy the new purpose building,” said Governor Carney. “Delaware Libraries bring resources, collaboration, and creativity to our communities. Recent years have strengthened the central role that libraries play in our communities as centers for job training, job search, and education. I am very excited tobe able to use these ARPA funds to invest in the
Communities that need it most. I would like to thank the Congress delegation and the General Assembly for their commitment and I look forward to attending a groundbreaking event here in the future.”
“When we contribute in our libraries, we are making a different people discover job, giving a secure home for the community to assemble, and giving people opportunity to geta access
To assets that they wouldn’t regularly have,” said Congressperson Tom Carper. “Thanks to the rescue plan from American. Delaware’s libraries are making difference in education sector and bringing More people than ever, also right here in Harrington.”
“Libraries give so much to our communities – from books and web access to work and wellbeing,” said Agent Lisa Blunt Rochester. “That’s why I am so pleased to have secured subsidizing for our state’s libraries through the American Rescue Plan Act and am indeed prouder to see the affect of this subsidizing as of now at work making a difference in growth
And creating these basic spaces for expanding individuals, students, families, and seniors over Delaware to proceed utilizing.”
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