Moline Library Gardens to have groundbreakng
The Moline Public Library invites the community to celebrate the start of the $1.3-million Moline Gardens project on Tuesday, May 28 at 4 p.m., at 3210 41st St.
Local dignitaries and supporters will make brief remarks, then break ground in the future Gardens area, located on the south side of the library building, according to a Wednesday release.
Beginning in 2021, the Moline Library Gardens developed out of a desire to create a unique expansion to the library, where the community can gather in a welcoming and inviting outdoor space. The Library Board of Trustees enlisted two local businesses, Shive-Hattery Architecture and Engineering and Centennial Contractors of the Quad Cities, to undertake the project, the library said.
The Gardens is expected to be completed in the spring of 2025. The total project cost will be $1,287,000 and the library has raised that amount. They are still fundraising however for ongoing costs and other added amenities to hopefully be added down the line, development manager Callahan Herrig said Wednesday.
“The Moline Library Gardens is a significant milestone in our continuing efforts to enhance the library experience for all patrons,” said Bryon Lear, Moline Public Library director. “This groundbreaking ceremony will be the culmination of several years of planning and collaboration. It will be an exciting day for everyone involved in this project.”
Among the Gardens’ many features include a multi-use pavilion and stage, flexible event lawn, an interactive story loop, butterfly garden, and multiple areas for gathering, reading, or participating in library events.
Through May 27, tote bags designed and made by the Teen Library Council are on sale to support the Gardens. Plain and tie-dyed totes are now available at the 2nd Floor Information Desk or order online HERE.
The totes are $7 each and all proceeds go to support the Moline Library Gardens.
To learn more about the Moline Library Gardens, click HERE.
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