The Middlesex Community Foundation awarded a thousand dollars to every public library in the county with one rule – spread some joy.

It’s a gift that came at the perfect time, as spring emerges during a pandemic.

“A lot of the libraries are doing programs to bring people outside, not just hand out a book, but activities for the entire family,” said Cynthia Clegg, President and CEO of the Community Foundation of Middlesex County, which gave this grant in partnership with the Peach Pit Foundation.

Thank you to the Middlesex Community Foundation for being an example to all.

Look at what East Hampton Public Library did with the funds last month.

(How much more fun could this be?)