RS Library's Mending Receives OOT Grant

In recent years, the Roaring Spring Community Library has transitioned from a place to check out books into a community outreach center.

While the traditional library service of lending books is still its centerpiece, the library has implemented programs to help the community with clothing, food, referral services, gardening classes, and just about anything library Director Michelle McIntyre can think up.

One program, “Mending Patches,” which teaches youths and their caregiver sewing skills was recently awarded a grant through Operation Our Town.

McIntyre said the Mending Patches progr...