Moore Public Library Capital Campaign

09/21/2022

This architect’s rendering of the proposed expansion and renovation of the Moore Public Library in Lexington shows the current library building on the left and the adjacent building on the right that the library purchased in 2017. LEXINGTON — Moore Public Library is opening a new chapter on its ...

09/08/2021

August 24, 2021
Dear Library Donor:
Thank you for your continued support of the Moore Public Library’s building project. Here is an update on where we are at.
We continue raising funds. In June, we participated in “Give Where You Live” through the Sanilac County Community Foundation and received some of our pledged monies plus other donations to a tune of $21,794.69, earning us $6,760.00 in a “matching piece of the pie” money for a total of $28,497.94. This brings our total donations up to $313,764 with an additional $73,242 pledged.
Planning to begin construction last spring, in March, we solicited bids for finishing the first floor and courtyard patio and making the second floor useable for a community room. However, with the cost of building materials skyrocketing, the bids came in much higher than anticipated, and we needed a $200,000 loan just to complete that and our local banks were hesitant to give us a loan with favorable terms.
Our next step was to seek a low-interest loan from the USDA Rural Development Community Facilities Fund. They were very encouraging but recommended we request a loan for the entire project. In addition to our donations, we need a loan of $875,000 to finish the project. Mike Magee, the president of the library board is diligently leading this charge and has submitted the preliminary application.
Besides a boatload of forms, including a narrative and information from our architect, the USDA requires a State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) consultation for the final application. Using a recommendation from Stacy Fox, the consultant who worked on the Cadillac project is also doing this for us. Kristine M. Kidorf visited the library and annex a couple of weeks ago and will finalize her report in September.
Once the loan has been secured, our architect will bid out the whole project. We expect to see a decrease in the cost of materials and look forward to finally starting construction!
Please contact us if you have any questions or suggestions.
Sincerely,

Beth Schumacher Liz Jackson
Library Director Campaign Chairperson

05/21/2021

Give Where You Live Building Moore Library for our Community

05/20/2021

Stop in at the Sandusky Courthouse and visit.

Give Where You Live is May 21st Remember to Give Friday

05/18/2021

Please support us on May 21st !

It's MOORE Time AGAIN! Contribute to Moore Public Library's building expansion

02/05/2021

Thank you to everyone who helped the library move everything out of our annex so that renovations can begin. We will be one step closer to starting after next weeks building abatement.

10/16/2020

HELP US KEEP OUR PLACE
Well it looks like Foolproof Foundation had someone waiting in the wings and knocked us out of first place. BUT we are still in second place for a $15,000 GRANT. So please keep giving until noon today to help us keep our place. THANKS
IT’S EASY TO GIVE BY FOLLOWING THIS LINK! https://acommunitythrives.mightycause.com/organization/Moore-Public-Library

To see how the competition is going check out this link:
https://acommunitythrives.mightycause.com/giving-events/act20
A BIG THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO HAS GIVEN TO OUR CAUSE SO FAR.

We help fund the great ideas that create change in your community. Have an idea? We want to hear it!

10/15/2020

ONE MOORE PLEA FOR HELP
The Moore Public Library is in the last 24 hours of the Community Thrives Challenge. We are currently in first place to win $25,000 but our closest competitor is $6,100 behind us and closing in. We’re concerned they will receive last minute donations on Friday morning and beat us.
Please help us win the challenge and earn an extra $25,000. If everyone could find it in their hearts to donate another $5 to $50 - or more - we can come out on top. The donation must be made by 11:50 a.m. Friday, October 16th to count in the challenge.
IT’S EASY TO GIVE BY FOLLOWING THIS LINK! https://acommunitythrives.mightycause.com/organization/Moore-Public-Library

To see how the competition is going check out this link:
https://acommunitythrives.mightycause.com/giving-events/act20
A BIG THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO HAS GIVEN TO OUR CAUSE SO FAR.

We help fund the great ideas that create change in your community. Have an idea? We want to hear it!

10/14/2020

Strong libraries are a cornerstone of strong communities. Help us to renovate the library to provide a Community Room, updated Technology and an Elevator insuring access for all. Please donate now.

10/12/2020

MOORE Good News! Yes! Unofficially, the Moore Public Library won the $3000 bonus challenge for raising the most money in week #2 of the...

10/02/2020

There is still time to donate, we are doing great! Thanks to all who have already donated. https://acommunitythrives.mightycause.com/organization/Moore-Public-Library

Still Moore Time! Your response has been terrific! Thank you. This part of the contest ends Monday morning. We are currently in 1st...