North Carolina awards nearly $2.8 million in library grants; Brunswick and Pender counties receive funding

RAELIGH, NC (WWAY) — 46 libraries and library organizations across North Carolina will share nearly $2.8 million in federal grant funding to expand services, improve access, preserve historical collections, and launch new community programs.

The Library of North Carolina, a division of the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR), announced Wednesday that it has awarded $2,785,339 through the federal Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA), funded by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS).

The grants support projects that advance the state’s goals of community engagement, expanded access, and responsive library services…

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