Rep. Ben Robbins presents a check for grant funds to Goodwater librarian Shirley Thompson. Photo submitted
By Christa Jennings
Senior Staff Writer
Rep. Ben Robbins recently paid a special visit to the Goodwater Public Library to present grant funds to librarian Shirley Thompson.
Robbins said that he had gotten a community service grant for the Goodwater Public Library. He said the library will be able to use the funds for its operations and services to the community.
Thompson expressed how appreciative and excited she was to receive the $5,000 check.
“Wow, what a very nice surprise for the library,” Thompson said. “This is so very much appreciated.”
The Goodwater Public Library is located at 62 County Road 66. For information on the library’s Summer Reading Program and other services, contact the library at 256-839-5741.
