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As fundraising for the Library’s expansion continues, the Library has announced a major gift of $100,000 from Rob and Terri Olian toward the Reimagine Your Library Capital Campaign. In recognition of the Olians’ generosity, a new space will be named the Rob and Terri Olian Youth Activity Room. When construction is complete, the new Rob […]

Along with the start of construction for the Library’s 7,850 sq. ft. expansion, fundraising for the project is underway as well. The Reimagine Your Library Capital Campaign kicked off with a community-wide mailing in June with a goal of raising $1 million. The response has been heartfelt, reinforcing the importance of the Library to the […]

July saw the start of construction for the Library’s expansion project! The crew fenced off and cleared the site along St. Johns and Laurel Avenues. The iconic sign for the Library that has stood at the corner of the two streets on and off since 1940 will be removed and reinstalled at another location upon […]

After years of planning, the shovels hit the ground on Friday, June 6, at the groundbreaking ceremony for the Library’s expansion. A crowd of approximately 100 gathered under a tent and sunny skies to participate in, and to watch, the ceremony. With a recording of the iconic Lovely Day playing as guests arrived, the stage […]

The removal of the large bronze sculpture from the west lawn in front of the Library to accommodate the Library’s planned expansion marks the start of our new story. The beloved sculpture, titled Miss Nitro, will undergo conservation efforts before it’s relocated to another prominent site in Highland Park. You can read more about the […]