Ipswich library receives summer reading grant

The Stephanie Miller-Davis Library Summer Reading Grant Program has continued its fourth year supporting summer reading programs in small rural communities in partnership with the South Dakota Community Foundation (SDCF) and the South Dakota State Library (SDSL). The program has now distributed nearly $150,000 to libraries in rural communities across South Dakota.

The Marcus P. Beebe Library in Ipswich was one of the 2023 libraries awarded $1,500 to support their summer reading program.

Stephanie loved books. She started her legacy by donating children’s books and bookcases to the school libra...