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The Cairo Public Library is striving to expand its services by establishing a mobile library to better serve the community of Durham. The library director has been using her personal vehicle to bring books to various locations, but this method is proving unsustainable. To address this, the library aims to secure grant funding for a dedicated vehicle that will function as both a mobile library and a pop-up library.
To qualify for the grant money, the library must meet specific criteria. The region it serves needs to have a population of fewer than 25,000 people and be located at least five miles from an urban area. This expansion effort is part of the library's mission to enhance accessibility and provide resources to more residents in the area.
The library director believes that a dedicated vehicle will significantly improve their outreach capabilities and allow them to serve the community more effectively. The initiative reflects the library's commitment to adapting to the needs of its patrons and ensuring that everyone has access to library resources, regardless of their location.