City Of Marion: Our Next Chapter Capital Campaign Update

Press release from the City of Marion:

03/15/2022 3:08 PM

Great things are happening in our community, and we are excited to begin Our Next Chapter with you at the Marion Public Library. It will be a destination, hub and community center in the heart of the Uptown District. It will continue to be a place where all have access to free technology, information, programs and a robust collection of books and materials.

The library is designed to integrate the latest in technology with traditional library features to provide flexible information services capable of responding to diverse needs. It will feature an outdoor reading terrace, community room, adult, teen and children’s areas, a media section and plenty of spaces for reading, meetings and programs.

The demonstration kitchen will be used for serving meals to seniors and students as well as culinary arts programming and education. The children’s library will
include a STEAM interactive zone that will promote group learning and problem-solving. The artisan’s studio is designed for classes and creating as well as a recording studio containing audio and video capabilities. The meeting rooms will be available to the public for training, conferences and social events.

Our fundraising efforts continue in support of the new library. To date, over $2.8 million has been raised toward the $3 million private fundraising goal. With gifts ranging from $5 to the $500,000 matching gift from the Hall-Perrine Foundation, the campaign has been the beneficiary of an outpouring of support from area businesses, foundations and individuals. It will be a place for all generations to experience, enjoy and feel welcome. To learn more about how you can be part of the Our Next Chapter campaign, visit marionpubliclibrary.org.

This press release was produced by the City of Marion. The views expressed here are the author’s own.