The Asbury City Council has approved the plans for the Community Services Campus which will include City Hall, the Police Department, and the Library!!! I am so excited that we are going to have almost 8,000 square feet (including the multi-purpose programming room). The new library will have a children's storytime and play area, more room for the collection to grow, more computers, study rooms, and access to an outdoor amphitheatre. The new Community Services Campus will be located on Asbury Road east of the park. It will be across the street from the Village Coop building. There will be adequate parking, handicapped accessibility, and room for staff to work in.
Now all we need is a little money.:) The Asbury City Council has given the community one year to conduct a capital campaign to raise as much money as possible towards the cost of the building. The estimated cost is $1,6000,000 for the entire project. Right now we are seeking community-minded, library loving people to join the capital campaign committee. We need all the ideas out there to make this a success. If you are interested, please call me at 563-582-0008. We will need people to brainstorm ideas, distribute flyers, help with events, and raise awareness in the community.
The goal is to open the Asbury Community Services Campus in May 2015. Let's make it happen!!
Remember this coming week there are lots of library events:
Tonight, we are showing "Rise of the Guardians" at our Holy Cross branch at 6:30 p.m.
Saturday is our Baby and U storytime at 9:00 at our NICC/Peosta Branch followed by a Family storytime and at Farley there is our Lego building program at 9:00 a.m. followed by our American Girl book club beginning at 10:30.
Monday is our author visit with Elizabeth Fixmer, Wisconsin author of "Saint Training" at 6:30 p.m. at the NICC/Peosta branch. This program is funded by the Friends of Dubuque County Library.
Thursday is our regular monthly book discussion at NICC/Peosta branch beginning at 6:00 p.m. We will be discussing "Nickel and Dimed" by Barbara Ehrenreich. After finishing the book, I think everyone should read it. It has implications for workers and employers. Come join us for a lively discussion.
Please check the calendar on our website: www.dubcolib.lib.ia.us for regular story times and upcoming events.
Well, we all thought spring was here. Suprise! So this weekend, stop by your local branch and pick up a good read or a new movie because we can't be outside just yet. Pick up a book to plan your garden or your summer vacation.
Have a great weekend. Dawn
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