The project was supported in part by a $500,000 grant from the Office of Commonwealth Libraries, Pennsylvania Department of Education, with funds provided from the Keystone, Recreation, Park and Conservation Fund.Īn official ribbon cutting ceremony was held for the renovation, with over 400 attendees visiting the library’s open house. To recognize her donation, the children’s rooms in all six libraries will be named as Williams’ Family Children’s Library. The donor is former State Senator, Constance Williams. The donor helped jump start the capital campaign with a million dollar contribution. The key announcement of the celebration was the recognition of the major donor for the entire six-library project. The Library Board named the front entrance in honor of Jean Karol. The Dellheim family made contributions to each of the six LMLS library renovation projects and the circulation desk was presented in their honor. The Flink family donated $10,000 to sponsor the new rear lobby the Portnoy family donated $2,500 to support the Librarian’s Office. In addition to funds provided by Lower Merion Township, contributors to the Lower Merion Library Foundation Capital Campaign supported the project. Other features of the renovation included updated WiFi, and a laptop bar. A reading patio overlooking the township pool and park was added with benches and electrical outlets. The additional space provides the community with a meeting room for 49 people, a new entrance and ADA compliant restrooms. The library received a 1,804 square foot addition and the remainder of the library was updated with new paint, windows, lighting, furniture and carpeting. On Sunday, Novemthe Belmont Hills Public Library reopened after a year-long renovation and expansion. Lower Merion Celebrates the Reopening of the Belmont Hills Public Library and Announces Major Donor
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