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Library seeks quick county sign‑off on Lunch at the Library grant; board proclaims National Friends of the Library Week
Summary
The county librarian urged the board to allow a quick county approval route so the library can submit a California State Library "Lunch at the Library" grant by Nov. 5. During consent the board proclaimed Friends of the San Benito County Free Library Week and heard staff and volunteers describe programs and a $10 million expansion grant timeline.
The county librarian and Friends of the Library were on the agenda Oct. 28 with a time‑sensitive grant request and a recognition proclamation.
Austin Curtis, county librarian, told the board the library applied for the California State Library’s Lunch at the Library grant, which funds meals and programming for children during the summer. Curtis said the application…
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