Groundbreaking set April 1 for new Berryville library

The Friends of the Berryville Library are excited to announce that construction of the new library will begin in April.

A formal groundbreaking ceremony will take place at 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 1. The new library is being built at 207 S. Springfield St. in Berryville, across from City Pool Park. Nabholz is managing the construction of the library.

Since no local tax revenues can be used for the construction costs of a new library, it is being built primarily with private funds raised from local individuals, families, and businesses.

“We have been amazed by the number of people who have stepped up over the last four years to help us move this new library from a dream to a reality,” Friends President Elaine Floyd said. “April 1 is known for foolery, but this is no joke. We are building a new library. And we couldn’t have done this without the help of all our friends. Thanks to everyone who has donated, and it’s not too late to help. We still need donations to furnish this building.” To date, the Friends have raised enough to cover construction costs. Additional funds need to be raised for furnishings.

“April 1 will be a historic day here in Berryville,” library director Julie Hall said. “As many know, we have been working towards the goal of a new library for years now and have made it happen. We aren’t done yet, though. Please help us get this building furnished. April 1 is also Library Giving Day. Please donate if you can. No gift is too big or too small.”

If you would like to make a tax-deductible donation toward the furnishings in the new library or find out more about naming opportunities or the groundbreaking, contact the library at 104 Spring St. or 870-423-2323 or call Kristy Tesch at 870654-6565.