$254 million in grant funding announced last month by Governor Newsome will give Lake County’s libraries just under $1.1 million for renovation and improvements. The Lakeport Library will receive just over $633,000; Middletown Library just over $193,533; Redbud Library, $254,467; and the Upper Lake Library, $18,600. County Librarian Christopher Veach said it’s very exciting news. Besides much-needed updates and repairs, the grant will fund photovoltaic backup systems for the three largest branches, allowing the library to continue operating in the event of a power failure.