Federal library funding restored to CT, but stability still in question

Federal library funding restored to CT, but stability still in question

State of Connecticut Library(Molly Ingram / Molly Ingram)On Monday night, the Institute of Museums and Libraries (IMLS)—the office providing funding and resources to public libraries and museums—decided to reinstate the $2.1 million grant cut mid-year for the Connecticut State Library.Librarian Deborah Schander said that the Connecticut State Library receives about $2.1 million every year from IMLS. This money supports 13 staff members in the di…