Rachel Reid Saves Five Library Branches | Calgary News

Nova Scotia author Rachel Reid just dropped a massive $300,000 gift to save five at-risk library branches in the Annapolis Valley—after personally feeling the power of libraries that shaped her life and career. Her donation, hailed as the largest private gift the library has ever received, comes after it already dipped into reserves to keep those branches open through September. Reid, whose bestselling Heated Rivalry series owes its roots to local library support, sees libraries as vital community hubs—not just book lenders. While this lifeline offers immediate relief, the library stresses it can’t replace the need for sustained public funding and government partnerships. Reid hopes her act sparks wider awareness of the crisis facing libraries across Nova Scotia—and she’ll be there in person, joining a big celebration of books, connection, and community. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c00dca5f3a49a4f3