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Library renovation update: foundation has raised $14.6 million toward $17.5 million goal; community engagement continues
Summary
Board received an update on the library renovation project and fundraising: the Centennial Restoration campaign has raised $14.6 million toward an estimated $17.5 million total; community workshops and a fundraiser featuring Jeffrey Rosen were announced.
Alex (identified in the transcript) told trustees that City Council received a thorough update on the library renovation project and that community workshops have been participatory.
Alex said the foundation's Centennial Restoration campaign has raised $14,600,000 toward an estimated $17.5 million goal and that fundraising continues. He announced a library fundraiser on April 28 featuring author and Constitution Center president Jeffrey Rosen as the keynote speaker and said tickets and details are being prepared. Alex also noted the MC Gives campaign has raised close to $48,000 and that a winter newsletter and annual campaign mailer will be sent to donors.
Trustees discussed temporary space planning and said the ad hoc committee is negotiating a site and coordinating with the foundation so the temporary library can open before construction begins. Alex and trustees said there will be at least one more community engagement meeting in January to recap community input and describe how input shaped the design.
The board did not take formal action on the renovation at this meeting; staff said additional updates and details on fundraising and temporary space arrangements will return to the board.
