Expansion Updates/Reports

Expansion Updates/Reports

The Fort Bragg Library Expansion Committee meets the third Thursday of the month, 11 am, at Fort Bragg Branch Library and the public is invited to join the meetings and share their ideas for the expansion.

Progress Report ~ April 2025

  • Expansion fundraising as of April 2025 – $1,300,000.
  • Friends will attend a Planning Commission presentation this summer by the City of Fort Bragg Planning Department.
  • Held successful fundraiser at Noyo River Grill, with plans for a June 21st fundraiser at the Westport Hotel.
  • Continue to receive donations from patron’s IRA annual distributions and estates.
  • Progress continues on the property received by bequest.
  • Maintenance of proposed building site and fencing.

Progress Report ~ January 2025

  • Expansion fundraising as of January 2025: over $1,050,000
  • Consultant presented final building plans for Library Annex at December Board Meeting, then submitted them to Fort Bragg Planning Department.
  • Held successful fundraisers in local restaurants: Noyo River Grill, Cafe 1 and Westport Hotel with future events planned for these venues and others. Promoted library expansion with coin jars in local stores and coin drop in library.
  • Gave Financial Advisor brochures to local financial advisors, focusing on IRA annual distributions and estate planning.
  • Formed committee to handle recent bequest of property.
  • Maintenance of proposed building site and fencing.

Progress Report ~ October 2024

  • Expansion fundraising as of October 2024: over $1,045,000
  • Successful fundraisers continue to be held in local restaurants, including coin jars in local stores
  • Consultant will present 2 possible building plans at October’s Board meeting. One will be chosen as the final plan
  • Financial Advisers brochures have been given to local advisers, focusing on IRA annual distributions and estate planning.
  • Maintenance of building site and fencing.
  • Continue to pursue other grant opportunities.

Progress Report ~ April 2024

  • Expansion fundraising as of January 2024: over $1,044,000
  • Competing in Round Two of the California State Library’s Building Forward Library Infrastructure grant. Canceled due to State budgetary issues.
  • Updated and distributed Financial Advisers brochure.
  • Contacted legislators and received letter of support from Congressperson Jarrett Huffman.
  • Consultant pursuing planning permits for Library Expansion project.
  • Hosting community fundraisers, including coin jars in local stores.
  • Maintenance of Expansion site and fencing.

Progress Report ~ Winter 2023

  • Expansion fundraising as of January 2023: over $750,000
  • Library staff and Friends board members have created a “wish list” based on best practices and patron suggestions.
  • Friends and Planning Consultant are working on floor plan that incorporates features from “wish list”.
  • Friends have met with a local architect and received a set of cost estimates based on proposed expansion.
  • A Statement of Interest letter was submitted to California State Library’s Building Forward Library Infrastructure Program.

Progress Report ~ Fall 2022

  • Expansion fundraising as of September 2022: $743,206.00
  • Friends have contracted with a Grant writer to research and identify funding opportunities.
  • Consultation on design model, including proposed floor plan.
  • Community fundraisers and publicity to keep project in public eye.
  • Maintenance of Expansion Site and Fencing.
  • Working with City of Fort Bragg and City Council to advance project.

 

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