Underground and foundation work continues at the new library site. Harris Road was closed temporarily to allow crews to install the sanitary sewer line under the road.
Crews continue to work on the footings and foundation. Heavy rains have delayed that work slightly, but the crew is making significant progress. Excess soil from excavation and the digging of the retention pond is in the process of being hauled away.
Coming soon: electricity! Electricians will be on site in the next weeks to install bases for light poles. The construction site changes every day. We encourage you to drive or walk by North Harris Road to see for yourself!
We are happy to announce the successful completion of the Young Family Next Chapter Challenge. Donations totaled over $100,000. The Young Family Foundation will match this 2:1, giving YDL’s capital campaign an additional $200,000 to build the new library! Over 160 donors contributed, including a $35,000 gift from the Song Family Fund via the Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation.
The Next Chapter Campaign is currently working to raise funds to purchase the new library’s opening day collection of picture books. If you haven’t made your gift yet, help us start the building’s first generation of little ones off right. Visit ypsilibrary.org/nextchapter for details. We appreciate your support!
This activity is supported in part by a gift from the Young Family Foundation, sponsor of the Young Family Next Chapter Challenge.