May 2008

Kewanee Public Library is about to begin a critical project, and we need your help.

We must replace the leaky, dysfunctional windows on two floors.  In these days of rapidly rising fuel costs, our new energy-efficient replacements will save the Library District a lot of money in heating and cooling costs.  The new windows will also provide a much more comfortable environment for Library users, and the windows’ built-in ultraviolet filtering will even help protect the building interior and Library materials.

We are well on our way toward accumulating the necessary funds: we have gotten approval for a State of Illinois construction grant for $25,000, and we have building funds to use with the grant to enable us to complete the first floor windows.  An additional $39,000 would allow us to replace the second floor windows too.  We must spend the grant money within a short period of time, and we could save several thousand dollars if we are able to have the windows of both floors replaced this summer.  That’s why we’re asking for your help now.

All gifts will be acknowledged on a special plaque in the Library.  Your gift of $1,500 or more will allow you to have a plaque with the name of your choice on the window that you designate (see enclosed sheet for details).  Your gift will also give you the satisfaction of knowing that you have made a significant contribution that will benefit our whole community.

As someone who has contributed to other projects for the Library already, we know that you appreciate the importance of the Library to our community.  We are most grateful for your past support, and hope that you will give serious consideration to this project.  Replacing those old windows will make such a difference to our patrons and to our bottom line.  Please help as much as you can.

Sincerely,

John E. Sayers  
Director