The construction of the new Kilton Public Library in West Lebanon offers many opportunities for the Library to honor its donors, and for donors to acknowledge, honor and memorialize their families or friends. The Library itself honors the memory of the Kilton family, who had the generosity to provide $1.5 million to keep the library as a vital part of the Lebanon community. In addition, the Library building and property offers the following opportunities for naming. Please contact us directly at (603) 448-2459 if you are interesting in participating in any named donations.
$1,500,000-plus |
NAME THE LIBRARY PROPERTY
To join the Kiltons in naming this site for all to enjoy. |
$500,000 |
THE COMMUNITY MEETING ROOM
This 120 seat 1,100-square foot room that will serve as the community's meeting room.
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$300,000 |
FURNISHING THE KILTON LIBRARY
To furnish the library with comfortable chairs and tables. |
$250,000 |
ADULT COLLECTIONS / READING ROOM - Funded
A key 2,500-square foot space to display the adult fiction and nonfiction collections with two large reading areas.
CHILDREN'S ROOM - Funded
Introducing the next generation to the library keeps the community vibrant. The Children's room will be a generous 2,300-square feet.
THE COURTYARD
To provide outdoor opportunities for reading and reflection.
VIRTUAL LIBRARY - Partially Funded
Computer-based technology to enable wireless information retrieval from anywhere - a library in touch with the world. |
$150,000 |
THE LEBANON HISTORY AND CONFERENCE ROOM - Funded
To celebrate the history of Lebanon and West Lebanon this 300-square foot room will also serve as a conference room for smaller meetings.
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$100,000 |
THE RESEARCH AND RESOURCE LIBRARY - Funded
The most up to date resources for research will be available in this 800-square foot space
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$75,000 |
ART GALLERY
The Art Gallery will showcase local artists.
CURRENT PERIODICALS
This 300-square foot space will house current periodicals. |
$50,000 |
CIRCULATION DESK - Funded
This "front desk" will be well placed in the library.
COMMUNITY ENTRANCE
The rear entrance from the main parking area will provide access to the community room, which will be available after regular library hours.
COURTYARD READING AREA - Funded
For the enjoyment of reading outdoors, a reading area will be established.
ENTRY PLAZA - Funded
The entry plaza will be the library's "front porch".
GROUP STUDY ROOM
This room will accommodate small groups that need space for discussions.
MEETING ROOM KITCHEN
To serve functions in the adjacent community room.
TEEN ACTIVITIES ROOM - Funded
A 300-square foot area dedicated to teen activities.
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$45,000 |
OUTSIDE CHILDREN'S PLAY AREA
To provide for the velocity of youngsters, especially after story-time. |
$40,000 |
REFERENCE DESK
Where patrons will find answers to a multitude of questions.
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$35,000 |
CHILDREN'S CIRCULATION DESK
A place for younger patrons to renew or check out their own books.
CHILDREN'S FICTION
500-square feet devoted to children's fiction.
CHILDREN'S NONFICTION
A similar space devoted to nonfiction for children.
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$25,000
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ADULT READING AREA
Can't wait to begin that book? One of several reading areas to sit and enjoy it.
CHILDREN'S REFERENCE - Funded
To help children learn to navigate a library at an early age.
LANDSCAPING - 1 Funded
Three outside areas with trees and plantings to enhance the library's prominent location on Main Street.
NEW BOOK BROWSING AREA - Funded
A 200-square foot area to showcase new books.
New Media Area
What's new in CDs and DVDs? Patrons can browse them here.
PICTURE BOOK AREA
Where youngsters and caregivers will find new picture books on display.
STAINED GLASS RENOVATION - Funded
To remove and restore this historic stained glass from the present library and install it in the new library.
STORY TIME AND CRAFT ROOM - Funded
The art and craft of being a child will have a 350-square foot space. |
$20,000 |
FOUNTAIN - Funded
The gentle sound of running water will be a restful feature of the courtyard.
PROJECTION EQUIPMENT AND SCREEN FOR THE COMMUNITY ROOM. |
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$10,000 |
BOOK STACKS (8 large available)
Name the larger stacks that will house the new library's books.
BOOK PROCESSING AREA
A special place to process new library materials.
CHILDREN'S OFFICE - Funded
This 150-square foot space will be for the children's librarian.
CIRCULATION WORK ROOM
A small but important space to keep books available on the shelves.
COMPUTER SERVER ROOM
To house the hardware which makes a virtual library possible.
DIRECTOR'S OFFICE
Located for privacy and oversight, the director's office is 150-square feet.
REFERENCE LIBRARIAN'S OFFICE - Funded
Located adjacent to the reference desk to help patrons with research.
SECRETARY OFFICE
The office will be 100-square feet.
THE STAFF LOUNGE
A place for the staff to relax near other administrative offices.
VIRTUAL LIBRARIAN OFFICE
The 100-square foot office will allow for the library's computing to work. |
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$5,000 |
GRANITE BENCHES - 8 benches are already funded
Places to relax and enjoy reading located throughout the courtyard.
Eight benches
BOOK STACKS (10 regular available)
Name the stacks that will house the new library's books. |
$3,000 |
TEAK BENCHES
Places to relax and enjoy reading located throughout the courtyard.
Four benches (two funded - two available)
ELM TREES
Elm trees to be planted at the Kilton Public Library (four available)
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$1,000 |
MAPLE AND BIRCH TREES
Maple and birch trees to be planted at the Kilton Public Library
NAME ON PLAQUE
With a gift of $1,000 or more, your name will be listed on a prominently displayed plaque.
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$200 |
MEMORIAL BRICKS
Help create a lasting impression in the east entrance walkway. Memorial bricks will be prominently displayed along the east entrance to the Kilton Public Library. For a contribution of $200 these bricks will be inscribed with the donor's name. Be a part of this moment in our community's history. |
Donors may also honor their family or friends through establishment of endowment funds that will augment the library collection, services, and/or equipment for years to come. Gifts may be made to the general endowment, specifically to one of the existing libraries, or to existing programs of the libraries such as the Children's Collections, periodicals, Art and History Collection, etc . These funds may be named with gifts of $25,000 or more. At the conclusion of the Kilton Public Library Campaign, all donors will be recognized with a plaque or book of honor displayed at the Library, or other listing to be selected by the Board of the Lebanon Public Libraries Foundation. This inclusive listing will be alphabetical and will include donors at every level.