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FAQs – 11.08.22
How are you able to reduce the term for a second time and still afford the
project?
The project will be “bare bones,” there will be no money raised from the building
millage for utilities, long-term maintenance or staffing.
What happens to the bank building if the millage does not pass?
The Library Board will determine that after the election.
Why doesn’t the library do fundraisers or apply for grants to help with the cost of
a new library?
ICL accepts donations anytime and has several fundraisers throughout the year
held by ICL or the Friends of the Library. Grants are continuously being pursued
by the Grant Committee.
Past Fundraisers: Lamplight Grill, Pizza Hut, Mooville, Murder Mystery Dinner, Book
Sales, Steve Howard Memorial Run, Painting Parties, Bingo at the Fair and Sale at
the Bank
Future Fundraisers: Staff Themed Decoration Sale on Facebook, Euchre
Tournament, 7 PM at Steele Street Hall on September 23, the Friends of the
Library Murder Mystery Dinner, Steele Street Hall on October 29 and Sale at the
Bank (by appointment)
More statistics for past years can be found on the Library of Michigan website
https://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/libraries/admin/statistics