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Utah cultural-engagement director highlights bookmobile, Museum of Utah and America 250 plans
Summary
Donna Lai, executive director of the Department of Cultural and Community Engagement, described the State Library’s services to blind and rural residents, the Museum of Utah opening in 2026, volunteer and STEM programs, and the department’s role in America 250 community events.
Donna Lai, the executive director of Utah’s Department of Cultural and Community Engagement, told the radio program 'Utah Libraries Have You Covered' that the State Library provides specialized statewide services — including a braille and audiobook program and a bookmobile that serves rural communities — and will play a central role in the state’s America 250 events next year.
Lai said the State Library “has around 50 employees” who support libraries and patrons statewide and that the department’s work includes services for people who are blind beyond Utah’s borders. “We have the world's largest braille and audiobook library,” host Geri Olpentra said during the interview, highlighting the service for patrons who need tactile and audio materials.
The department is also…
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