mary weems barton furniture and fixtures campaign
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The newTRANSCRIPT
Building from our past…to create our future.
Quincy Public Library 1888
Quincy Public Library 1974
Quincy Public Library 2012
Children’s LibraryThe Charles A. & Nancy
Scholz Family
• 30% more shelving space.
• Increased safety & security.
• Child-friendly furniture.
Children’s Library
• 33% more seating.
• Built-in supply storage.
• Child-friendly tables & chairs.
The Charles A. & Nancy
Scholz Family
• Touch-screen computer learning stations.
• Research computers for school-aged children
Imagination Reading Area The Bo & Erin Knapheide
Family
• Decorative reading tree
• Whimsical furniture
• Puppets and puzzles
Puppet Theatre The Quincy Service League
Puppet Theatre
• 30% more seating
• Projector & screen for children’s movies
• Sound & stage lighting system
•New cast of marionette puppets
The Quincy Service League
Teen Zone
• 700 square ft. dedicated to teen materials & space.
• Modern furnishing, neon sign and new shelving.
Teen Zone
• Four new internet-access computers just for teens.
• Wii gaming console for “Wii Wednesdays”
• Four new internet-access computers just for teens.
• Wii gaming console for “Wii Wednesdays”
Computer Station
• New public computers and laptops.
• Upgraded software.
• Computer desks & comfortable chairs
Wireless Commons
• Extended, high-speed wireless zone.
• Study tables with built-in power for laptop users.
• Comfortable chairs with work surface.
Sponsorship
Available
Illinois Room The Bartley Family
• Local history collection gathered in a single space.
• New research tables & chairs
Illinois Room The Bartley Family
• Microfilm machines: reader/scanner/printer in one.
•Local artifacts & photography.
• Quiet space for research & reading.
Historic Quincy Photographs
Quincy Newspapers
Inc.
Thank YouPhotographs on display in the Illinois Room.
Waterkotte Construction
Brandt & Judith Crocker
The Webb Foundation
TitanInternational
In Memory of Patricia Ann
Kirk
Study RoomsThe Arthur
& Lela Lindsey Family
Quiet space ideal for individuals or small groups.
• New study tables & chairs.
• Available for advanced reservation or on-the-spot.
Conference Room The Arthur & Lela Lindsey Family
• Quiet space ideal for small groups of up to 25 people.
• Comfortable chairs & moveable tables.
• Presentation screen & video teleconferencing.
•Available for advanced reservation or on-the-spot.
Multi-Purpose Meeting Room
• Seating for 200
• Equipped with video teleconferencing.
• Projector, screen & sound system.
• Available for public reservation.
Sponsorship
Available
Digital Events Board
• Main lobby display shows upcoming events, current
news and weather
• Children’s display will be installed to show upcoming
events and new books.
Self-Check Kiosks
• Easy, fast & private• All materials are now
tagged with radio-frequency ID tags.• Receipts can be
printed, e-mailed or both!
Hold Pick-Up Lockers
• Items on hold in lockers are available for pick up 24/7
• Patrons have 14 days to pick up their items.
Thank You QPL Staff!
The “Love Your Library” campaign raised $19,519!