Ballot Wording Certified/Sample Ballot Available -
It's official - the ballot wording for the simple question of building a new library facility for $32 million has been certified by the McHenry County Clerk and a sample ballot is available for inspection at the McHenry Public Library - adult reference desk. We will also have a sample ballot available on-line on the building website. Please remember that the question is on the back side (verso) of the ballot!!
Building -
The architects have come up with a new design for the building that successfully blends traditional elements with more modern elements but still reflects the "atmosphere" of McHenry as well as retaining all of the 'green - environmental friendly'- elements. The green elements will be more costly for the build-
out but, ultimately, be a long-term, cost-saving element over time regarding ongoing utility costs. Please see the new design on the building webpage (http://www.mchenrylibrary.org/).
It's official - the ballot wording for the simple question of building a new library facility for $32 million has been certified by the McHenry County Clerk and a sample ballot is available for inspection at the McHenry Public Library - adult reference desk. We will also have a sample ballot available on-line on the building website. Please remember that the question is on the back side (verso) of the ballot!!
Building -
The architects have come up with a new design for the building that successfully blends traditional elements with more modern elements but still reflects the "atmosphere" of McHenry as well as retaining all of the 'green - environmental friendly'- elements. The green elements will be more costly for the build-
out but, ultimately, be a long-term, cost-saving element over time regarding ongoing utility costs. Please see the new design on the building webpage (http://www.mchenrylibrary.org/).Citizen's Committee -
The Citizen's Committee met on Wed., Sept. 17 and had a very productive meeting. Speaking engagements have been set up at a number of places.
Library board members will be posted at the information desk on Oct. 12 (Sunday), 12-4 pm. and on Oct. 15 (Wed) 6-9 pm. Billed as "Trustee in the Lobby" events, they will be geared toward showcasing the new library, the ballot question and answering questions regarding the project/referendum. J. Scholtz/B. Edminster will also be available and we'll try to coordinate tours so that people can see the shape of the building and WHY we need a new one.
The committee will also be printing various informational Fact Sheets that will be handed out to audiences in our District as members go out to speak to groups. These Fact Sheets are also available in the library at the Circulation and Adult Services Desks and can be downloaded/printed from the building website. Please contact the Citizens for a New Library group at mchenrylibrary@yahoo.com if you'd like to arrange a speaking engagement or find out when they're meeting. A PowerPoint presentation has also been developed that is also available on our building website.
The committee will also be printing voting buttons and newspaper inserts, so be on the lookout for those items.
Speaking Engagements and Events at a Glance -
McHenry Middle School Learning Center - Oct. 6, 7 pm
Riverwood PTO - Oct. 6, 7 pm
Oct. 7 - last day for voters to register for Nov. 4th election
League of Women Voters - voter registration at library - Oct. 7, 5-9 p.m.
Hilltop PTO - Oct. 7, 7 pm
Dist. 156 board meeting - Oct. 7, 7:30 pm
Oct. 14 - early voting starts
League of Women Voters - public forum on referendum issue - Oct. 8 7 pm
Public meeting and facility tour - Oct. 26 (Sun) 2 pm
Lions Club - Oct. 27, 7 pm. Mulligan's
Public meeting and facility tour - Oct. 30 (Thurs) 7 pm
Last Words -
Remember that this is your blog for information AND comments - mostly comments and questions!! We'd love to hear your views. Most people aren't against a new library but they may be against building a new library at this time due to the poor economic times. While we may not be able to change your mind, please plan to attend at least one of these meetings to become informed about the issue and see the condition of the building. If you've never been in the library, come in and see what you've been missing and WHAT YOU COULD BE MISSING. Also if you have a story about how the library has made a positive change in your life, we'd love to hear it and use it in our campaign because "libraries really do change lives" and the McHenry Public Library District wants to be part of your life!
The Citizen's Committee met on Wed., Sept. 17 and had a very productive meeting. Speaking engagements have been set up at a number of places.
Library board members will be posted at the information desk on Oct. 12 (Sunday), 12-4 pm. and on Oct. 15 (Wed) 6-9 pm. Billed as "Trustee in the Lobby" events, they will be geared toward showcasing the new library, the ballot question and answering questions regarding the project/referendum. J. Scholtz/B. Edminster will also be available and we'll try to coordinate tours so that people can see the shape of the building and WHY we need a new one.
The committee will also be printing various informational Fact Sheets that will be handed out to audiences in our District as members go out to speak to groups. These Fact Sheets are also available in the library at the Circulation and Adult Services Desks and can be downloaded/printed from the building website. Please contact the Citizens for a New Library group at mchenrylibrary@yahoo.com if you'd like to arrange a speaking engagement or find out when they're meeting. A PowerPoint presentation has also been developed that is also available on our building website.
The committee will also be printing voting buttons and newspaper inserts, so be on the lookout for those items.
Speaking Engagements and Events at a Glance -
McHenry Middle School Learning Center - Oct. 6, 7 pm
Riverwood PTO - Oct. 6, 7 pm
Oct. 7 - last day for voters to register for Nov. 4th election
League of Women Voters - voter registration at library - Oct. 7, 5-9 p.m.
Hilltop PTO - Oct. 7, 7 pm
Dist. 156 board meeting - Oct. 7, 7:30 pm
Oct. 14 - early voting starts
League of Women Voters - public forum on referendum issue - Oct. 8 7 pm
Public meeting and facility tour - Oct. 26 (Sun) 2 pm
Lions Club - Oct. 27, 7 pm. Mulligan's
Public meeting and facility tour - Oct. 30 (Thurs) 7 pm
Last Words -
Remember that this is your blog for information AND comments - mostly comments and questions!! We'd love to hear your views. Most people aren't against a new library but they may be against building a new library at this time due to the poor economic times. While we may not be able to change your mind, please plan to attend at least one of these meetings to become informed about the issue and see the condition of the building. If you've never been in the library, come in and see what you've been missing and WHAT YOU COULD BE MISSING. Also if you have a story about how the library has made a positive change in your life, we'd love to hear it and use it in our campaign because "libraries really do change lives" and the McHenry Public Library District wants to be part of your life!
