Welcome to a Dream
Our Foundation is dedicated to building a library in Williamston that will be a focal point of education and entertainment for young people, a resource for senior citizens and area residents, and a beautiful gem anchoring the west downtown of the city. A volunteer organization, we have made much progress and overcome hurdles. Now we also need the dedication of the citizens of our community to make the dream a reality.
A Taste of Italy
- Join
us for the 7th annual Taste of the World Dinner on June 14th under the big tent
on the Library Foundation property, just east of The Riverhouse Inn.
At least four local restaurants will deliver their own special spin on Spaghetti & sauce. Italian salad bread, salad, and dessert included. Laugh it up at the Live Auction with Brother Bob Howe. Score at the Silent Auction. Parking this year at Deerfield Park. People with disabilities will be driven to the Dinner.
Tickets: Only $25
Buy at Williamston True Value Hardware, Gracie's, from Dinner Committee Members, or WCLF Board MembersDonations gratefully accepted for the Live and Silent Auctions. Phone Julia O'Connor at 655-3680
Dinner Committee: Clark Benke, Susan & Russ Cockerill, Zabby Cox & Jack Helder, Donna Hildbrand & Jim Pechur, Sheila & Bob Howe, Jann & Mike Nestell, Julia O'Connor
The Site
We have purchased two beautiful parcels about two blocks west of Putnam on Grand River Avenue. The site is across the Red Cedar River from the Brookshire golf course, and contains many mature trees that will be preserved during construction.
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Plans for the Library
To suit the beautiful setting, architects have created a masterpiece of useable space, an 11,000 sq. ft. building with low impact on the environment. The plans dovetail with the City's plan for extending a circuit of walkways that begins in downtown Williamston. This new space will accommodate all the holdings of the library and enable the library to bring in many resources from the Capital Area District Library. It will also enable the library staff to provide many more services to people or all ages, and contain meeting space for local groups.
Donations:
- To make a donation, click on How to Donate.