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RITZVILLE – East Adams Library District was selected to receive $5,450 in grant funds to advance digital equity and provide outreach support, the Washington State Library recently announced.

The funding, provided by the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act, will be used by the library to provide hotspots and tablets for patrons.

The funding will also be used to install a Story Walk for families along the Ritzville Walking Path, in partnership with the City of Ritzville.

Part of the funds were also used to purchase Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) supplies,...