Macomb Public Library

Macomb Library Still Short of Goal

Rich Egger — Sun, 16 Jun 2013 17:38:20 +0000

The Macomb Public Library has just two weeks left to finish raising $794,025, which would allow it to secure a state grant worth $2.38 million.

Macomb Public Library Goal Within Reach

Chris Lovingood — Tue, 14 May 2013 23:36:09 +0000

The Macomb Public Library is inching closer to the local fundraising goal as part of the plan to build an addition to its Carnegie building.

Macomb Library Group Marks Milestone

Rich Egger — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 23:39:14 +0000

Friends of the Macomb Public Library District will celebrate its 20^th anniversary with a dinner followed by a presentation from author John Hallwas.

Matching Challenge for Macomb Library

Rich Egger — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 00:34:18 +0000

The Macomb Public Library has raised half of the money it needs to qualify for a state grant, and is now being challenged by an anonymous donor to maintain the momentum.

Capital Campaign Co-Chair Judy Kerr said the donor will provide $25,000 if the library can raise the same amount between now and February 1.

“This two week period is a very short time to attempt this but I feel certain that we will reach that goal,” Kerr said.

Macomb Public Library Fundraising Update

Rich Egger — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 17:00:18 +0000

This week on Emphasis, Rich Egger’s guests are Macomb Public Library Director Dennis Danowski and Capital Campaign Co-Chairs Melissa Inman and Judy Kerr.

They talk about the campaign to raise $794,025 by June 30, 2013. If that goal is met, the state will provide the library with a $2.38 million grant.

The nearly $3.2 million total will be used to build a two-story addition that will almost double the library’s space.

Kerr said this follows the model established when the community’s Carnegie Library was built in 1904.

In The Tri States

Rich Egger — Sun, 04 Nov 2012 16:09:58 +0000

A look back at the top stories and features from the Tri States Public Radio news department from October 2012.

Monmouth was the only municipality to receive a grant from the inaugural Illinois Broadband Innovation Fund, the public raised more questions about Iowa Fertilizer Company’s proposed plant in Lee County, and a state panel voted to proceed with the closure of the Jacksonville Developmental Center.

Big Campaign Push by Macomb Public Library

Rich Egger — Sun, 07 Oct 2012 21:48:39 +0000

Money from Andrew Carnegie helped build the Macomb Public Library building more than 100 years ago. Now the library board is asking you for money so the building might last another 100 years.

A fundraising effort called “Campaign for the Future” is being launched to build an addition. An old building was connected to the library years ago to provide more space but Board President George Wanamaker said it is insufficient.

World Book Night Comes to Macomb

James Lenz — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 13:13:52 +0000

Devotees of the written word will share their passion and free books April 23rd. It's the first World Book Night in the United States.

Macomb is one of 5,000 U.S. communities chosen to take part. The city's public library and New Copperfield's Book Store were selected as distributors. World Book Night is sponsored by a consortium of book publishers and authors who donate the books.

Linda Cox of New Copperfield's said “book givers” each have 20 books to give away.

World Book Night Comes to Macomb

James Lenz — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 13:13:35 +0000