D.R. Moon Memorial Library Pass-through Fund

The D.R. Moon Memorial Library was established in 1901 through a donation from Sallie Moon in memory of her husband, Delos R. Moon.The building's unique structural design is Romanesque architecture, designed by W. Ellery Channing Whitney. The building is on the National Register of Historic Places.

Since 1901 our library has worked to serve thousands of patrons each year through our resources, programs, and services. Our current building is the original library built over 120 years ago and is the only building in the area listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Our community has agreed that we need a more accessible and updated space to continue to meet our area's learning and resource needs for the next 100 years.

The beautiful space we currently have is unfortunately aging and in desperate need of restoration. This will include replacing the windows, improving insulation, upgrading the electrical to meet new codes, and ensuring ADA accessibility. To address the space needs of our community, a complementary addition to the existing library is planned.

The addition will feature a fully-equipped, flexible community room, increased programming and technology spaces, meeting space, comfortable reading and computer areas and relaxed seating as well as plenty of room for special events and and outreach. Current use of the library includes an average of 100 checkouts per day, 611 program attendees, and 8,190 library visits in a year.

 

The D.R. Moon Memorial Library restricted Pass-thorugh Fund was established to accept donations and process disbursements for the renovation and expansion of the D.R. Moon Memorial Library. 

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