Architect for new building selected
June 6, The Borough of Kennett Square announced at their public meeting that they were discussing with Kennett Library the possibility of building a community center that would accommodate both the Library and the Borough offices on the same site within the borough.
June 7, June 23, The Branding committee met and reviewed logo concepts.
June 7, The New Building Committee (NBC) met and voted to select Lukemire Associates as the architect for the new Kennett Library building. They also recommended that Lukemire be selected as the Visioning grant consultant.
June 19, Our treasurer reported that the Library has received a “Letter to Proceed” to submit an application for a $250,000 Keystone planning grant.
Board UpdateThe board welcomed new trustee, Jim DiLuzio, appointed by New Garden Township.
In Depth
Kennett Live: Library, Borough to explore sharing facilities
Chester County Press: Kennett Square Borough officials, library leaders explore new building options
Kennett Paper: Kennett Square and Kennett Library explore sharing facilities in new building
The Library’s “Through the Looking Glass” Fall fundraiser was held at the Mendenhall and raised $40,000, a 50% increase over last year’s inaugural event
The fourth redesign of the new library was unveiled and discussed by the building committee. EDIS, our construction manager, is working on a new cost estimate based on the latest design.
The library's Annual Appeal mailing was sent out to residents in eight municipalities in order to solicit donations that will help to fill the gap between the Kennett Library's operational budget and government funding.
The design for the new library is finalized with Lukmire Architects. The revised budget for the new Library comes down to $14.9 million.
New Building Committee meets with Fairmount Ventures to officially kick off the silent phase of the Capital Campaign.
RACP Grant application submitted with letters of support from all 8 municipalities, Chester County and CCLS.
The Board agrees to approach the 8 municipalities to institute a .3 mil real estate tax for just 3 years to help fund the Capital costs of the new Library. The tax would raise $3.1 million or about 20% the cost of building the new Library.
The Board approves hiring Carl Francis to help guide the Library through the Fall 2019 Capital Campaign Referendums.
Board Members Jeff Yetter and Michael Guttman meet with Senator Tom Killian to get his support for the Library’s RACP grant.
All 8 municipalities were contacted about contributing a fair share to the Library’s capital campaign that would total $3 million or just 20% of the $15 million goal. Each municipality is being asked to contribute .1 mil of their tax base each year for 3 years. The initial responses were very positive.
The 2018 annual campaign total has reached $108,565. The campaign runs through October 30th, 2019. The 2017 total was $96,652. The annual appeal supports the day-to-day operations of the Kennett Library.
Mary Hutchins was hired as a Development Associate for the Capital Campaign. Mary brings with her 20 years of experience as Executive Director of Historic Kennett Square.
The 3rd Annual Kennett Library Benefit was held which raises funds for the operation of the Library. The Benefit raised $50,000, a 20% increase from 2018.
The Kennett Library buys the "Weinstein Lot"
Public meeting called to discuss the Borough's participation
The Board of Trustees of the Kennett Library votes to reject the Borough's offer
Architect for new building selected
Board Update
Board approves new name, commissions new logo and starts talks with Kennett Borough to build a multi-use building
Board Update
A new name is selected, Bayard Taylor to be honored and public meetings are planned
Board Update
The Library name controversy is the board’s first challenge
Board Update
New Officers and a Fresh Start
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