HAMLIN, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) visited the Hamlin-Lincoln County Public Library in Hamlin, West Virginia. During her visit, Congresswoman Miller donated 500 books from the Library of Congress and sat down with elementary students for a reading. She was also joined by a special guest Curator, Randall Reid-Smith.
“Our children should have access to the finest educational resources, especially in our libraries”, said Congresswoman Miller. “I had an amazing time today at the Hamlin-Lincoln County Public Library where I was able to read to first graders and donate 500 books from the Library of Congress. Children are the future of West Virginia, and it has always been my priority to work on policies that benefit our communities and promote educational opportunities.”
“Lincoln County Libraries would like to thank Congresswoman Carol Miller for her generous donation of 500 books from the Library of Congress,” said Hamlin-Lincoln County Public Library. “It’s the continued support from Congresswoman Miller and Curator Randall Reid-Smith that keep our West Virginia public libraries open; they both understand that a vibrant library is pivotal to individual and community growth.”
Background:
- Hamlin-Lincoln County Public Library serves more than 22,000 residents from the Hamlin and Lincoln Counties.
- Randall Reid-Smith secured funding from Governor Jim Justice’s office for public libraries throughout West Virginia, such as the Hamlin-Lincoln County Public Library.