Annual Fund
Imagine a space where children can dream bigger, explore farther, and connect more deeply. That’s the vision behind our exciting expansion project for the Children’s Room.
We’re repurposing under-used space on the 2nd floor to add 665 square feet of public space. This will allow us to:
- Create a larger storytime area that doubles as an interactive play space.
- Add more displays to support our growing collection.
- Provide additional opportunities for families to connect, learn, and grow together.
To bring this vision to life, we’re asking our community to join us in this important fundraising effort. Your support will help us create an enduring, adaptable space that meets the needs of today’s families—and tomorrow’s.
Construction is about to begin and we can’t wait to show you the expanded Children’s Room. However, we need your help to close the gap and to bring this new space to life.
The Children’s Room is more than just a space for books; it’s a vibrant environment where children discover new worlds, ignite their imaginations, and develop crucial literacy skills. However, as our community grows, so does the demand for a larger, more engaging space. Currently, our Children’s Room is unable to accommodate the increasing number of young patrons and the diverse programming that we aim to offer.
Our renovation plan addresses many of our needs and continues to offer a space that can grow and shift with each child and the community.
This expansion would add an additional 665 square feet of public space to the room by repurposing under-used space on the 2nd floor. We’ll be adding a feature wall for an interactive play space as well as more opportunities for families to connect with each other and our collection.
The total renovation is projected at $150,000. We are asking the community to help close the gap with this fundraising campaign and secure this future for our kids and families. We want to create an enduring change to this space that will allow us to grow with the community.
If you have any questions, please contact me at 217-342-2464 or amanda@effinghamlibrary.org. I look forward to hearing from you.
All the best,
Amanda McKay,
Library Director
