Library of Things funding
City of OwatonnaMinnesota- Detected
- Oct 15, 2026
- 19 days ago
- Sector
- Library
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From the meeting
In the September 2026 library use report reviewed on October 15, 2026, staff said they were developing a small Library of Things with memorial donations. No vendor was selected and no purchase amount was stated. The item matters because donated funds could still translate into future equipment or circulating items purchases.
- Meeting date
- October 15, 2026
- Agency
- City of Owatonna
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