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Comment on Buy a paperback, build a library! by Emmett

Emmett — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 23:56:07 +0000

TRL typically provides some funding towards architectural services and planning. But, in the overall scheme of things, these are very small portions of the overall funding package.

More than likely, the bulk of the funding for any new library in Olympia would come from local sources. Fundraising (like what the Friends are doing) and an Library Capital Facility Area would be the best bet. Here is a short rundown on what LCFAs are: http://bit.ly/w55NnX

Comment on Buy a paperback, build a library! by Walter R. Jorgensen

Walter R. Jorgensen — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 22:41:29 +0000

Emmett,

How much will TRL be contributing to this building fund?

Building Fund

We need a new library in Olympia.

Our current library is too small and too outdated for our needs. We knew that almost 20 years ago when a majority of voters approved a plan for a new library in Olympia. Unfortunately, approval from more than 60 percent of voters was needed, and the plan for a new library was shelved, so to speak.

Since then more people have moved into the Olympia area and our library is now the second most crowded in the five county Timberland Library system. It is the oldest library building in Thurston County.

The Friends of the Olympia Library want to jump-start the process of getting a new library built. You can help out by donating to our building fund. While we know we won’t likely be able to raise the millions needed for a new library, we want to do everything we can.

All of the money in this building fun will go directly to building a new library in Olympia.

You can donate to the building fun by writing a check to the friends with “Olympia Building Fund” in the memo line. Please mail all donations to:

FRIENDS OF THE OLYMPIA TIMBERLAND LIBRARY
313 E. 8TH AVE.
OLYMPIA WA 98501

Comment on Building Fund by Buy a paperback, build a library! | Friends of the Olympia Library

Buy a paperback, build a library! | Friends of the Olympia Library — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 22:04:51 +0000

[...] Buy a paperback, build a library! Posted on November 21, 2011 by Emmett All of the proceeds of the December 10th paperback book sale at the Olympia Library will go towards funding a new Olympia Library. Earlier this year, the Friends of the Library started a building fund. You can find out more information about the building fund here. [...]

Comment on Call for Artists! Deadline August 31 by Beverly Postman

Beverly Postman — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 02:39:43 +0000

Are artists required to be at their booth for the entire time period of the sale? I have a friend who volunteered to run my booth for part of the day; she knows my work well. I don’t usually do shows because I have a hard time sitting around for that long. Just wondering. . .

Comment on Olympia Staff Recommends by Young Adult Books | Friends of the Olympia Library

Young Adult Books | Friends of the Olympia Library — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 15:37:24 +0000