A local library was able to purchase outdoor furniture due to COVID-related funding.

Samantha Rusk, Vespasian Warner Public Library Business Manager, told Regional Radio on the WHOW Morning Show Tuesday that they recently received a grant from the Illinois State Library.

Rusk notes with the grant the library was able to purchase outdoor furniture. She is excited for the community to be able to do something new at the library.

The benches and tables have been installed for over a month now and Rusk says patron feedback has been positive. She thinks the addition will be beneficial for those utilizing the library's extended outdoor WiFi.

In addition to the outdoor furniture, the Vespasian Warner Public Library also used the grant to purchase mobile programming equipment. Rusk is planning to use it for popup libraries at different events across the community.

Stay tuned to Regional Radio in the coming days as we highlight other grants the Vespasian Warner Public Library received.