"We can never go wrong when we invest in our youth," says a Connecticut state lawmaker who has secured more than $300,000 in funding for after-school programs.
State Rep.
Raghib Allie-Brennan, a Democrat from Bethel, says the money will go toward 3D printing, laser engraving, video and animation equipment at the library and Danbury Youth Services, the Danbury News Times reports.
"Over the past two years the Bethel Public Library has strived to establish an inviting and inclusive environment where young community members can gather, acquire skills, and engage in collaborative endeavors," says the library's director.
Allie-Brennan, who has secured funding for the programs for five years in a row, says he worked with the Friends of the Bethel Public Library to "create a safe and welcoming place where Bethel teens can congregate, study, and attend programs using technological tools like 3D printing, laser engraving, video and animation equipment."
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