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Rock Island Public Library reports growth, requests funding to start downtown master plan
Summary
Library leaders reported higher circulation and program attendance, described recent facility improvements, and asked the city to consider a multi-year funding commitment to begin a $9.7 million downtown master plan.
The Rock Island Public Library reported significant usage gains and outlined a downtown master‑plan vision during the Feb. 24 council meeting, asking the city to consider a multi‑year contribution toward capital improvements.
The library reported $2.5 million in local tax receipts to date and an additional roughly $375,000 under a contract with the Milan Blackhawk Area Public Library District. Operations expenditures were about $3.1 million, of which roughly $103,000 went to capital in the most recent year. The director said the library…
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