Gordon Secures $389,000 for Overton Library

December 19, 2007, WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon has secured $389,000 to help Overton County officials add new materials and cutting-edge technology to the county’s new library in Livingston.

“Building the library was the first step, but the county now faces the challenge of stocking the library shelves with useful books and materials, keeping computers running to provide Internet access and offering educational programs for county residents,” said Gordon.

County Mayor Kenneth Copeland said the federal funds would enable the Millard Oakley Public Library to provide more resources to county residents who use the new facility, which opened in May.

“The new library is a great asset to the community and especially to Overton County’s children,” said Copeland. “With this funding, we will be able to make this a really nice facility and stock the library with useful materials and provide good programs.”

The funding was included in an annual funding bill for the Institute of Museum and Library Services and the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Economic Development Initiative. The U.S. House of Representatives approved the bill today (Dec. 19). The Senate has already approved the bill, and it now goes to the president for signature.