Library director announces small state funding, new kits and Applied AI program

Dec 19, 2025

Director John Hong reported $4,457 in state collection-development funding to help cover Hoopla costs, a grant for 14 Penworthy "Staying Sharp" and "STEAM to Go" kits, a plan to buy Microsoft Office licenses at $40 per public computer, new focus groups for programming and an Applied AI series starting Jan. 20.

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Library Director John Hong told the Churchill County Library Board that the library received roughly $4,457 in state collection-development funding that will go toward Hoopla, and that a separate grant will buy 14 Penworthy "Staying Sharp" kits for seniors and "STEAM to Go" kits for preschool children.

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