Missouri’s Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft recently presented grant checks to the Dunklin County Library (top) and Poplar Bluff Municipal Library (bottom). Both libraries have used the funds to make technology upgrades, including a locker system at Poplar Bluff’s Ridgel branch which allows patrons to order books ahead of time and pick up at their convenience. Dunklin County’s check this week totaled $15,300, while Poplar Bluff’s was $12,515.