The Great Falls Public Library recently announced it has accepted a $30,500 grant from the Great Falls Public Library Foundation to purchase new books and audiovisual materials, which will allow further access to high-quality resources for Great Falls and Cascade County.

The grant will support acquisition of diverse materials including new fiction and nonfiction titles, large-print books, DVDs, and audiobooks, ensuring the library continues to meet the evolving interests and needs of local residents.

“We are deeply grateful to the Great Falls Public Library Foundation for their continued investment in our mission,” said Susie McIntyre, Library Director. “This funding supplements our existing budget and allows us to keep our collection fresh, relevant, and responsive. Whether someone is seeking the latest bestseller, reliable information, or entertainment for the whole family, this grant helps us deliver.”

The Foundation has long supported the library through fundraising and community engagement. This latest grant reflects their ongoing commitment to enhancing literacy, learning, and cultural enrichment in Great Falls.

“Supporting the library means supporting the entire community,” said Brianne Laurin, Executive Director of the Great Falls Public Library Foundation. “We are proud to help expand access to educational and recreational materials that benefit residents of all ages.”

New materials will begin arriving in the coming months and will be available for checkout as they are processed and added to the catalog.

To support the Great Falls Public Library Foundation or contribute to the annual Book-A-Thon, visit gflibraryfoundation.org/donate or mail a check to Great Falls Public Library Foundation, PO Box 742, Great Falls, MT 59403. All gifts are tax-deductible.