Public commenter details ALA tech-assistance grant to boost Benson Library's digital help

May 11, 2026

A public commenter told the Benson Library Board the ALA Transforming Communities grant provides $1,000 for technical-assistance sessions and will cover printing and postage for outreach; Annaleigh will design the flyer and Gina will estimate mailing costs.

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A public commenter told the Benson Library Board during the public-comment period that the American Library Association's Transforming Communities grant can fund technical-assistance sessions to help patrons with phones and tablets and will cover outreach printing and postage. The board was told Benson has $1,000 to spend from the grant, with funds to be used by April 1, 2027, and that Orwell will pay $50 per session.

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