There's a new bench near the front entrance of Lewis County Public Library and Archives, on Kyle Street, that is powered by the sun! Manufactured by Sun Charge Systems, the new seating option allows patrons to plug their charging cord into one of four rapid-charging USB ports located on the bench to charge their electronic devices. The system is completely self-sufficient, storing power collected by a solar panel to a built in battery. As an added bonus, the library and archives' free Wi-Fi can keep residents connected while they charge.

Funding for the bench was made possible through state gr...