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Library investments in digital history and collections
City of Midland
Summary
The library gets a major upgrade: $215,000 to digitize Midland's historical newspapers (city-owned files), $205,000 for e-books and audiobooks, $175,000 for new books, plus outdoor furnishings and new auditorium lights.
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Last discussed Jun 22, 2026.
Impact analysis
💰Financial impact
Roughly $730,000 across the library's operating and capital budgets.
✅Who benefits
Anyone who uses the Grace A. Dow Library — researchers, readers, and streamers of e-books alike.
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