Westernport Library Nominated for ‘Best Small Library in America’

The Allegany County Library System has submitted its temporary Westernport site for Library Journal’s Best Small Library in America award. This national award recognizes a public library serving a population of 25,000 or less demonstrating innovation and community partnership.  If chosen, library spokesperson Ashley Swinford says the Westernport Library will be featured nationally in the Library Journal and will receive $2,500…

“We are proud to share Westernport’s story.  This moment is an opportunity to highlight and reflect on what so many out there already know that the Westernport Library is a true testament to resilience.  A story that’s still being written with the community at its heart.”