Putnam County library looks to offer air-quality sensors

Patrons can vote for Putnam County

The Putnam County Library Granville Branch, located at 214 S. McCoy St., will be starting a Young Adult Book Group under the direction of Librarian Bernie Egan and Communications Student Courtney Ossola. — The Putnam County Public Library District has the opportunity to install air quality sensors from Purple Air at each branch location. (Jayce Eustice)

July 23, 2024 at 5:37 pm CDT

The Putnam County Public Library District has the opportunity to install air-quality sensors from Purple Air at each branch location.

The library needs the community to vote. Go to community.purpleair.com/t/june-july-2024-poll/9188 to vote for “Putnam County Library.” In order to vote, an account will need to be set up, which is free and easy.

Purple Air is a real-time air-monitoring sensor. The data can be accessed 24/7 through its website and is used by community members as well as scientists to monitor air quality. For information, call the library at 815-339-2038.