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Murrieta library seeks donors to complete $4.5K‑sq‑ft children’s expansion; $1.5M state grant secured
Summary
Library manager described a planned 4,500 sq. ft. expansion of the children’s area, said the project has secured a $1.5 million California State Library Building Forward grant and roughly $2.5 million toward the project, and asked the community to help reach a $550,000 minimum fundraising target (and up to $1.5M for garden elements).
Library Manager Melvin Rosales told the Parks and Recreation Commission that the Murrieta Public Library is planning a roughly 4,500‑square‑foot expansion of its children’s area to add a story‑time room, interactive play areas and multipurpose space.
Rosales said funding includes a $1,500,000 Building Forward grant from the California State Library and “about $2,500,000” currently designated toward the project. He said the project budget contemplates at least $550,000 through fundraising to complete the building shell and that $1,500,000…
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