Clallam BayExpansion Project 2008 |
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The Clallam Bay Branch will be closed to the public beginning on Monday, July 28 to complete the final stage of construction work. The expanded branch is expected to reopen to the public on Monday, September 22, 2008. While the library is closed, customers may continue to place holds for books and other materials at www.nols.org. When held materials are received at the branch, staff will contact customers and arrange for “drive-through pick-up”. Checked-out materials may be dropped in the return bin as usual. The Friends of the Clallam Bay Library began fundraising for a much-needed expansion to the Library in 1999. They worked tirelessly for several years, holding events, writing grant requests and soliciting private and corporate donations. Architect Gerald Schlie of Beaver, Washington designed additions for the west and east sides of the building, which together will expand the current space of 1,190 sq ft to 3,872 sq ft, or an increase of over 60%, once the building is complete, which is projected to be November-December 2008. |
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Donors: Clallam Bay Friends of the Library First Federal Bank Benjamin Phillips Trust Lee J Nutter Paul G Allen Family Foundation Clallam Bay/Sekiu Lions Club Wal-Mart Corporation Anonymous Donor Peninsula College (In-kind donation of shelving and furniture) Many Generous Donors Architect: Gerald Schlie Contractor: Primo Construction Project Cost: $460,774 |
| A pledge of $100,000 from former Rayonier CEO Lee Nutter
spurred a new round of donations, including an anonymous gift of stock,
as well as major donations from the Paul G Allen Family Foundation and
the Benjamin Phillips Trust. In February 2008 the Board of Trustees
awarded the construction contract to Primo Construction of Sequim,
Washington, and construction began on April 14, 2008. The expanded library will offer a public meeting room, more space for comfortable seating, a larger children’s area, an area especially for teens, and more space for public computers. The new building will feature a covered ramp leading to the front door, an enclosed vestibule for better energy efficiency and security, and a service ramp for more efficient handling of deliveries. Please check back for further project updates. The Friends of the Library are still fundraising for furniture and equipment. For information about how you can donate, please contact the Clallam Bay Branch Library at 360.963.2414 or  . For more information about the
construction project please contact Library Director Paula Barnes at
360.417.8525 or
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