Anne Frame wrote this feature.
Wednesday, December 1, 2021, kicks off the Odell Public Library Friend’s ambitious campaign, “Fund Our Floor,” to replace flooring in the library. Original carpeting–laid 26 years ago–is showing its age. Wrinkling in certain areas has become a tripping hazard. It is time for a change!
Commercial carpet tiles will be utilized in much of the building, with hard flooring in portions of the Children’s and Young Adult areas. Flooring updates will beautify your public library and create durable, easy-to-clean spaces.
The estimate for this project is substantial: $80,000 for over 8300 square feet of flooring. This figure includes purchasing the materials, removing the old flooring, preparing the floor, installing new flooring, and moving the books and shelving. The Odell Public Library Friends are generously donating $5000 to jump-start the project, reducing the goal to $75,000. In addition, an anonymous donor has graciously offered a $10,000 matching grant, so we are well on our way!
In the spirit of this season of giving, we hope that many individuals and businesses will give back to the community of Morrison, by helping us improve the function, space, and appearance of the library. We welcome all contributions. Donors’ names will be added to a temporary book-themed display in the library.
Supporters may donate online, through our GoFundMe site at gofundme.com/f/fund-our-floor or drop off or mail gifts to Odell Public Library at 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL 61270. Please make checks payable to Odell Public Library.
Donors of $500 or more will be recognized on a permanent plaque in the library. Donors may choose to remain anonymous if they wish. Our levels of giving are matched to well-known authors: William Shakespeare, $10,000 and over; Ernest Hemingway, $5,000; Louisa May Alcott, $2500; Mark Twain, $1000; Dr. Seuss, $500.
Thank you for considering a gift to improve Odell Public Library. We hope to reach our goal in early 2022, before prices are anticipated to increase substantially.
We are always so thankful for our generous supporters. Odell Public Library Friends cannot wait to renew this beautiful community space!