Good News and a little more to Finish!

We are very happy to announce that we have been awarded a significant grant of $12.5 million from the U.S. Department of Transportation. This grant, made possible through the 2021 Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, is specifically designated to support the construction of electric vehicle infrastructure.

With the $12.5 million grant secured, we are pleased to inform you that both the interior and exterior construction of the Mount Vernon Library Commons is now fully funded. This remarkable milestone marks a significant step forward in realizing our vision for a dynamic and inclusive space that serves as a central hub for knowledge, collaboration, and community engagement.

As we move forward with this groundbreaking initiative, we continue to turn to our community for assistance. This wonderful, new building deserves all that we can give it in terms of staff support, materials, and programs. The Mount Vernon Library Foundation is now channeling its fundraising efforts toward expanding and sustaining services to fully meet the diverse needs of our community in the new Library Commons.

Current Mount Vernon Library Commons fundraising needs include:

Book Collection: children, teen, general, and multilanguage
Teen Center: STEM equipment
Commercial Kitchen: cooking and baking essentials

We invite you to be a part of this transformative project by continuing to contribute to the Mount Vernon Library Foundation. Your support will play a crucial role in shaping the future of our community, ensuring that the Library Commons becomes a hub for knowledge, innovation, and community engagement.

All donations and pledges of $1,000 or more committed by January 31st will be recognized on the donor wall in the new library.

To make your contribution, please visit http://www.mvlibraryfoundation.org/donate.html.

Thank you for your ongoing support, and we look forward to building a brighter future together.

Sincerely,

Suzanne Butler, Board President

Mount Vernon Library Foundation