For 2nd year in row, library a medal finalist

For the second consecutive year, the Haines Borough Public Library has been named a finalist for the 2017 National Medal for Museum and Library Service by the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

Library director Patty Brown said the recognition goes to libraries across the country that offer programs and services that go above and beyond basic community needs.

“Last year we did over 700 programs and attendance was over 8,000,” Brown said.

Those programs…