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The Galesburg Public Library is getting ready to celebrate the groundbreaking of its new building. The public is invited to a groundbreaking ceremony at 4 p.m. Thursday, April 7. The event is expected to feature remarks from Mayor Peter Schwartzman and Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White, as well as representatives from the library and Galesburg Public Library Foundation. After the ceremony, all are invited to a reception at the current library, complete with refreshments, activities and giveaways for all ages. The library has received $15.3 million from the Illinois State Library through the Public Library Construction Act Grant. The grant covers 75% of qualifying construction expenses, and the library is responsible for raising the remaining funds locally. Since kicking off their capital campaign last year with a goal to raise $3.75 million, the library has raised over $3 million to date. To learn more about the library construction, visit thegplf.org, or contact the library at ( ....
Courtesy of the Carthage Public Library District The Carthage Public Library District has lined up much of the funding needed to pay for construction of a new building. But fundraising will continue. “We’re hoping that the individual fundraising can go toward furnishings for the building,” said Library Director Amy Gee. “We’re encouraging people to participate in the engraved brick and paver project so that they can be a part of the new building.” During the April 6, 2021 election, the community approved a $1.2 million bond issue to help pay for construction. 358 voters supported the ballot proposal and 333 voters opposed it. ....