Library expands collection

The Ritzville Public Library is one of seven libraries in Adams and Lincoln counties that now has extra materials on their shelves because of a grant administered by the Washington State Library.

The Connecting Libraries through Resource Sharing grant program has provided $5,000 for the seven public libraries. Ritzville is the lead library receiving the grant, and the Odessa, Davenport, Harrington, Hesseltine (Wilbur), Reardan and Sprague public libraries are partners.

The grant will be awarded equally among the seven libraries, with $500 per library for collection development, up to $140 for...