Building!
Next 100 Years Campaign
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Information and Updates about the Library Capital Campaign
The Holyoke Public Library is engaged in an historic project to renovate and expand its 100+ year old building into a 21st Century Library and Learning Center.
Ground will be broken in January 2012 for your Renovated and Expanded Library!
The official launch of the Holyoke Public Library Next 100 Years campaign and the announcement of Holyoke Public Library Day was Thursday, June 9, 2011 at the Holyoke Public Library Community Meeting Room.
Library Renovation and Expansion Project FAQ
Ground breaking took place on Noveber 17, 2011 for an enlarged and renovated Holyoke Public Library, and we are looking into the City Hall Auditorium as the site to house the facility's collection and library services during 18-24 months of construction. Read more in our Project Brochure.
Floor Plans -- As of August 2011
Sandy Ward's Building Project Photo Album
Fundraising Goals -- In February 2009, Financial Development Agency was engaged for a feasibility study. One of the primary objectives of the study was to solicit opinions about the feasibility of the library raising $3.5 million involving multi-year pledges, as well as grants and foundations. Financial Development Agency concluded that the tested goal of $3.5 million in community monies is not feasible at this time; FDA recommends a goal of $2.5 million of which would be raised as part of a broad based community appeal involving individuals, local businesses and granting organizations, and based on securing a lead gift of $500,000-$1,000,000.
Capital Campign Brochure -- Holyoke Public Library's Next Hundred Years: A Capital Campaign for a 21st Century Community Learning & Resource Center. Insert FAQs; Dedication & Memorial Giving Opportunities; Insert Recognition
Make a Donation -- Please call the Capital Campaign Office to make an appointment to learn more on how your contribution can support our library project be a success. (413) 322-5636.
Financial Development Agency (FDA)
Founded in 1981, FDA has provided successful fund raising programs and marketing services to scores of non-profits throughout the Northeast and Southeast. From feasibility studies and capital campaigns to development audits, grants programs and annual fund drives, FDA has established itself as a highly professional, cost-effective and flexible vehicle for securing critical philanthropic funding for capital, programmatic, operating and endowment needs. Read more about FDA --