Library Receives $3,000 Grant

Bob Savre of First Citizens Bank in New Hampton presented a $3,000 grant check to Renee Burke, Elma Public Library Director.

Bob Savre of First Citizens Bank in New Hampton presented a $3,000 grant check to Renee Burke, Elma Public Library Director.

The Elma Public Library was greatly honored to be the recipient of a $3,000 grant from First Citizens National Bank Charitable Foundation, Inc. through their branch in New Hampton.

The new library is part of the Elma Community Complex or ECC project, a collaborative project in Elma combining the Elma Library, the City Clerk’s office and the Elma Early Childhood Center under one roof. The ECC will also host a 50 person capacity multi-purpose room with upgraded technology and a kitchenette for educational programs, entertainment, meetings, or community and private events. The grant money will help the new library purchase furnishings for the circulation desk and patron learning areas in the library. The learning areas will be comfortable, welcoming and appealing to patrons. “We are excited for the extra space and technology updates. The expansion of the library and day care will offer more resources through the library and expanded day care services for families in our community. The library will be able to offer a wider variety of programming to citizens of all ages,” stated director, Renee Burke. We continue to fundraise as our goal is to raise $1.2 million to cover the cost of all six phases of our project. To date, $934,200 has been raised and committed through private donations, grants, and fundraisers. We continue to seek out grant and donation opportunities.

For more information on the project, please contact the Elma Public Library at 641-393-8100 or visit the Elma Iowa website or Facebook page.

    Posted: July 2, 2021 in Community Complex
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