Webster County Public Library of Eupora has been awarded a $150 grant from the Mississippi Arts Commission.
This grant is a portion of the nearly $1.4 million in grants the commission will award in 2019-20 and will be used to help pay for part of the presentation by Bob Swanson for the Summer Reading Program. These grants are made possible by continued funding from the state Legislature and the National Endowment for the Arts.
“The Mississippi Arts Commission is proud to support arts organizations as well as arts activities and festivals around the state through grant-making,” said Malcolm While, executive director of MAC. “ These funds help broaden the reach of arts by educating our communities about Mississippi’s enduring creative legacy and offering arts experiences and performances to people in nearly every area of the state.”
Webster County Public Library offers many opportunities for the community. Patrons use the computers to take online classes, apply for jobs, get pay stubs, as well as generally looking up information on the computer. Since this is a rural area, many residents in the surrounding area do not have access to internet use at their homes, therefore the library is important to them. During the month of June, the library offers a Summer Reading Program for the children in the community. All of these services are free to the community.
The Mississippi Arts Commission, a state agency, serves the residents of the state by providing grants that support programs to enhance communities; assist artists and arts organizations; promote the arts in education and celebrate Mississippi’s cultural heritage.
Established in 1968, the MAC is funded by the Mississippi Legislature, the National Endowment for the Arts, the Mississippi Endowment for the Arts at the Community Foundation of Greater Jackson and other private sources. The agency serves as an active supporter and promoter of arts in community life and in arts education.
