CONWAY — The Children’s Room at Conway Public Library has gone from drab to vibrant after a local family gave $40,000 to be used to spruce up the lower-level space with bright blue and orange carpet and a fresh paint job.
Conway Public Library Director David Smolen at the Jan. 3 selectmen’s meeting said the library received a “wonderful” donation from the Palestrant family.
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