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RAD MAKES $3.1 MILLION INVESTMENT IN PCSLast year, RAD provided much-needed computer replacements and upgrades at public libraries across Allegheny County. The $3,123,075 grant was used to purchase 2,464 new personal computers, which will replace outof-date PCs at every library currently funded by RAD and within the Allegheny County Library Association. Beyond the grant, RAD is the largest funder of libraries in the Pittsburgh region with a $40.3 million allocation to libraries in 2024. A competitive bidding process led eiNetwork, the IT service arm for public libraries in Allegheny County to select Lenovo as the supplier of the new computers, servers and monitors. In the past half-decade, as virtual work and schooling sessions have proliferated, library computers have taken on added importance for patrons. The order will include 1,643 all-in-one units, 515 laptops, 306 desktops, 262 monitors and 78 servers. RAD SUMMER STAYCATIONRAD unveiled the Summer Staycation program that will provide Allegheny County library card holders access to RAD-funded attractions that typically charge for daily admission. RAD Summer Staycation will also highlight additional free summertime events taking place at the RAD assets.Starting in May and running through August of each year, Allegheny County library card holders are eligible to book 100,000+ free admissions using their RAD Pass.Attractions include:%u2022 The Andy Warhol Museum%u2022 Carnegie Museum of Art%u2022 Carnegie Museum of Natural History%u2022 Carnegie Science Center%u2022 Children%u2019s Museum of Pittsburgh%u2022 The Frick Pittsburgh%u2022 Senator John Heinz History Center%u2022 Mattress Factory%u2022 National Aviary%u2022 Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens%u2022 Pittsburgh Botanic Garden%u2022 Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium%u2022 Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall and MuseumOUR LIBRARIES CAN%u2019T BE AS RAD WITHOUT RAD The Allegheny Regional Asset District (RAD) provides grants to Allegheny County%u2019s libraries, parks and trails, arts and cultural organizations, regional attractions, sports and civic facilities, and public transit. RAD%u2019s revenue comes from half of the proceeds of an additional one percent sales and use tax in Allegheny County.ACLA and its member libraries are grateful for the support of RAD for its annual funding, but also for its contributions to specific programs that make a positive impact on the residents of Allegheny County. Here are two programs making a change.