Library applies for funding for various projects

By CHARITY SMITH

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BESSEMER — The Bessemer library has applied for grant funding to aid with three of its community engagement projects.

Librarian Melissa Lupino said that she applied for two grants that are being offered by the American Association of Retired Persons. One of the grants would provide $8,000 for recreational equipment. The equipment is intended to go along with the new Iron Belle trailhead to be built south of City Hall, Lupino said.

“The city is working on the trailhead project right behind city hall. So this would be kind of a way to bring the library...