2000s, A Library for the 21st Century

 

  • 2001 Capital campaign (summer) to raise money for renovation of the library: goal $725,000 raised $800,000
  • 2001 August 25 year bond issue passed to raise $5,000,000 for renovation and expansion
  • 2001 September: Joined the SEO Consortium (Serving Every Ohioan)
  • 2002 April: Closed for 2 weeks to move to Churchill's at 1141 S. Main
  • 2003 Bradner Branch Library Closed
  • 2003 John Gibson Staff Award Created
  • 2003 June 14: Library reopens to public after Renovation
  • 2006 Acquired the Carter House on Church Street
  • 2006 December Construction of New Parking Lot
  • 2007 WDCPL "Adopts" Louisiana Library after Hurricane Katrina
  • 2007 Walbridge Branch Library Renovation
  • 2009 Kathy East retires
  • 2009 Maria Simon hired as Head of Youth Services
  • 2009 Michael Penrod promoted to Assistant Director

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