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 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
Board Update
