by Michelle Carter | Dec 17, 2025 | Expansion Update
We are thrilled to invite the community to a Beam Signing Ceremony on Friday, December 19, 2025 for the Delavan Public Library! Where: CITY of DELAVAN Municipal Building, 123 S 2nd St, Delavan (Ceremony will begin in Council Chambers at 11am followed by Beam Signing...
by Michelle Carter | Dec 10, 2025 | Expansion Update
“We’ve gone vertical!” shared our lead FEH Design architect, Christy Monk yesterday. Steel beams are being put in place and it won’t be long now until we can announce our Topping Off Ceremony. (Topping Off is the process or...
by Michelle Carter | Dec 8, 2025 | Expansion Update
The Discover Zone, an early childhood play area located in the rotunda (south west section of the expansion build) includes radiant floor heating, all age seating, and the library’s board book collection. This area will focus on play – kinesthetic play,...
by Michelle Carter | Dec 1, 2025 | Expansion Update, Uncategorized
The base or floor of the expanded building has been poured and is now curing. Heavy equipment is kept off of the surface to avoid damage. In this photo, you may be able to discern a differerence in surface color. The areas near the top of the screen – future...
by Michelle Carter | Nov 24, 2025 | Expansion Update, Uncategorized
The Delavan Aram Public Library Foundation (DAPLF) recently made its first payment of money raised for the new library to the City of Delavan. The picture shows DAPLF President Wayne Osborn presenting a check for $880,000 to Delavan Mayor Ryan Schroeder. Watching...