Funds raised thus far: $70,710
Goal: $80,000
The work on the library building should begin this week. We are VERY excited to have a contractor from Nobles county working on the building.
Last week, Director Clint Wolthuizen was busy at both sites – the New Vision Coop site, where the Library will be during the renovation – and the library building itself, measuring and measuring to make sure there will be the proper number of shelves to hold our collection of 10,000 items. He talked to me about lineal feet, and shelf sizes and width and depth….gotta be honest – that sounded like more measuring than I would ever want to do.
So, I asked about the bottom line – “will the shelving work in the space we have.” The resounding answer was, “YES!” We poured over the building plan, including the placement of the shelves, and I’d say things are looking good. Clint did mention that some of the shelves will need to be custom fitted – which we had known was a possibility.
“Have we raised enough money for the shelves, and all the other furnishings (tables, chairs, desks, children’s area, displays, etc.)?” I asked, as I am anxious about that. He feels that we might cover the materials costs – although having more of a cushion for the custom work, such as fitting some of the shelves into the space, will cover us if need be.
So, like a broken record, I am still hoping we can reach our goal of $80,000.
Remember these important facts: ALL the money that is raised will be used only at the Adrian Branch Library; anyone making a donation can get their name on the Library Wall of Honor, and can also add the names of deceased loved ones (memorials), or add tributes (for people, organizations, etc.). Please consider making a donation.
We have had a few alumni add tributes to their graduating class.
We have had a few parents add the names of their children as tributes; and wouldn’t it be fun for grandchildren to visit and find their names on the Wall of Honor at the Library?
Please consider making a donation today. It is greatly appreciated!
Donations must be made out to L.A.C.F. (this ensures that the money use only used for the Adrian Branch Library). Donations can be:
1) Dropped off at the Adrian Library
2) Mailed to the Library at: 214 Maine Ave., PO Box 39, Adrian, MN 56110
3) Dropped off at the Adrian State Bank;
4) Dropped off at the State Bank of Lismore;
5) Online donations can be made by visiting our website and following the link: www.plumcreeklibrary.org/adrian
Checks must be made out to: LACF
(In memo write: Adrian Library Project.)
(LACF = Lismore Area Community Foundation, which is the sponsor/fiscal agent. This sponsorship makes it possible for every donation to be used exclusively for the Adrian Branch Library Renovation Project. Thank you, LACF!)
