Thank you, Littleton!
Town Meeting Article 13 passes on October 28, 2019
641 in favor; 93 opposed
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Accepts the $5,844,747.00 MBLC grant
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The grant and fundraising combined provide a 47% savings on the cost of the building
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The library will be funded inside the levy
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The Selectmen may ask for an override ballot to take all/some of the money outside the levy in spring 2020
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Regardless of the outcome of the future ballot override vote, the library will be built
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Construction will begin in Spring 2020
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Opening is expected to be Summer 2021
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Join us in #BuildingCommunity01460:
Pledge now to fund one of our most inclusive community assets. With 250 homes willing to make this gift, together we can raise $250,000 or more to offset the taxpayer cost of a new library building. All contributors to RHL’s #BuildingCommunity01460 will be recognized in the new library building. Together we will build a new library that honors our past, serves our present, and builds a stronger future for our community.
130 households have pledged. Won't you?
5 Reasons to Build a New Littleton Library
Accessibility for Everyone
Everyone deserves equal access to the library. Although the library has made as many accommodations as possible, the size and layout of the building simply prevents truly equal access to all.
Dedicated Young Adult area and increased Children's Room space
The new library will provide young adults with their own dedicated room to study and socialize in a safe environment. The expanded children's area will include a craft and storytime area to allow expansion of Children's programming.
Public Meeting Space
Additional public meeting spaces will provide the town with much-needed space for large and small groups.
LEED-certified green building
Building a green building is not just a good idea, it will save the town money on energy costs and qualify the project for additional grant funding.
Study and work spaces
The additional of quiet study and work spaces will benefit students as well as remote workers.
Donations
The Library Trustees and Friends of the RHL are fundraising to offset the cost to the taxpayers of Littleton
