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Carlisle Library Bond Referendum Vote

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A banner with a gradient blue background and an illustration of books on a shelf reads "Carlisle Library Bond Referendum" with a "Vote November 5" notification in the center.

On November 5, 2024, the City of Carlisle will ask voters to approve a $7.75 million bond referendum to pay for a new and expanded library for the residents of Carlisle, Iowa.

WHY IS AN INVESTMENT FOR THE LIBRARY NEEDED?

The Carlisle Public Library is an important part of our community. The library has over 30,000 visits each fiscal year. The current library does not have enough space to serve our growing community! Our current library space has served the community for the past 43 years.

However, the limited space presents current challenges:

  • At 3,600 square feet, it is the 3rd smallest library by population in the state of Iowa.
  • There is limited space to expand the books and materials available for patrons.
  • Due to the space shortage, we hold numerous programs off-site or close the library to accommodate event popularity.
  • Spaces are not adequately designed to support individuals with mobility challenges.
  • Storytime space is too small to meet the demand.
  • Rooms are needed for small groups, individual studying, and meetings.
  • The city has a need for a multi-use community room that can hold up to 150 people.

The Carlisle Library Foundation and Friends of the Carlisle Library have spent the last 10 years researching how best to invest in the library’s physical structure to better serve the Carlisle community.

A small public library building with a brick exterior, a sloped roof, and an American flag on a pole nearby. There is a bench on the grass in front of the entrance, and trees surrounding the area. The entrance has a glass door with signage visible.
A teacher stands in front of a classroom filled with young children sitting on the floor, attentively listening to a story. The room is colorful with a bookshelf, books, and children's artwork on the walls. The teacher holds a picture book while reading aloud.

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