Board releases more than $1M in Arkansas library funding it tabled last month

By: Tess Vrbin

Outlets: Arkansas Advocate

Published: March 2, 2026

Words: 804

Last Updated: 1 week, 2 days ago

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Arkansas public libraries will be able to resume summer reading programs, e-book offerings and other services that were in limbo, after a state board freed up more than $1 million Monday in funds it had tabled last month.

The Arkansas State Library Board voted 5-0 at a special meeting Monday to distribute the $1.37 million after discussing rules and standards for the use of the funds with Department of Education and State Library officials for …

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