Erie Regional Library Foundation grant recognized for children's library renovation

May 15, 2026

Committee proposed a $491,158 capital projects fund appropriation to reflect a grant from the Erie Regional Library Foundation that will fund remaining renovation work on the children’s library, including an outdoor teaching deck.

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The committee considered a $491,158 supplemental appropriation to the 2026 capital projects fund that reflects additional revenue from the Erie Regional Library Foundation for renovations to the children's library. A presenter explained the funds cover the remaining renovation costs and will pay for construction of an outdoor teaching deck; some of the endowments are restricted to youth services while others are unrestricted library funds the foundation received on behalf of the regional library.

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