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Sierra Madre Library Foundation reports $315,000 raised and shows library construction renderings
Summary
The Sierra Madre Library Foundation updated the City Council on the library expansion and furniture fundraising. Foundation Chair Rob Stockley showed renderings, said the campaign raised $315,000 so far and noted a recent $35,000 grant and a matching challenge nearly three-quarters filled.
The Sierra Madre Library Foundation gave the City Council a progress update on the library expansion project and the foundation's fundraising campaign.
Why it matters: The city secured a state grant for construction of an expanded library and community room, and the Foundation is responsible for raising funds to furnish, equip and program the facility. Council needs to understand fundraising progress as the state grant covers the building shell but not interior FF&E and programmatic costs.
What the foundation reported: Rob Stockley, chair of the Sierra Madre Library Foundation, presented renderings of the renovated library, including a community room entrance, enlarged children's area, and donor wall. Stockley said the campaign, launched in November 2024, has raised $315,000 in private donations to date and that the campaign has attracted about 100 distinct donors. The Foundation won a $35,000 grant and announced a matching challenge that is now roughly 75% fulfilled.
Planned uses and community participation: The foundation emphasized that state funds provide the building shell and that community gifts will furnish the interior, support programming (for youth and adults) and create donor recognition. Stockley highlighted planned donor recognition tiers and community fundraisers, including an October 15 ice-cream benefit where a local business will donate a portion of proceeds.
Next steps: The foundation asked residents to contribute and to share library stories to support fundraising. Council members thanked the foundation and the library staff for the update; no formal council appropriation or action on funding was taken at the meeting.
Ending: The foundation will continue its campaign and update council as the project moves from construction to furnishing and opening phases.
