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Library director highlights outreach to reduce screen time; $250,000 bequest added to building fund
Summary
Library Director John Roberts told commissioners the library is targeting middle-school screen time to improve literacy and social skills and reported a recent $250,000 bequest to the library building fund; Friends of the Library will lead fundraising and digitization work is planned.
John Roberts, Kalkaska County Library Director, presented an informational update on outreach and advocacy efforts aimed at reducing screen time among middle-school students, linking decreased screen time to improved literacy and social interaction. Roberts said parent education will be a focus as the library seeks to address literacy challenges in that age group and reviewed a handout provided to commissioners.
Roberts also reported a recent $250,000 bequest to the library building fund. He said Friends of the Library would serve as the primary fundraising arm and that library staff will assist as needed; Roberts will report back when specific plans are in place. The board discussed the potential digitization of historical documents and the need to ensure funds are applied to intended building or preservation projects.
