Library receives county .09 funds

As the only applicant for this year’s county .09 funds, the Whitman County Library was awarded the entire sum of $100,000 for projects at The Center.

“I’m so excited,” said Kristie Kirkpatrick, library director. “This will be huge.”

Kirkpatrick said the funds will help to push The Center toward completion. The building was purchased with donated funds totaling $80,000, and work has been underway for eight years on projects to remodel the building and create a community space. Prior to the .09 funds, the renovations had been funded by grants and donations totaling $280,000.

“This money will rea...