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Winner of a 2025 Connecticut Library Association Excellence in Public Library Service Award Exterior view of Wheeler Library A young child reads a book amongst the stacks of the Children's Library Young children line up to checkout their books Exterior view of Wheeler Library Building Community The Campaign for Funding Wheeler Library's Restoration & Renovation Wheeler Library occupies a unique place in North Stonington, serving as a critical community partner. Learn more about the campaign to fund Wheeler Library's renovations. MORE INFORMATION Honoring the Past. Embracing the Future. Watch this video to lear n more abo ut Wheeler Library .

COMMUNITY Building Community Th e Campaign for Funding Wheeler Library's Restoration & Renovation HONORING the Past. EMBRACING the Future. Wheeler Library occupies a unique place in North Stonington, serving as a critical community partner. MAKE A GIFT TO OUR PROJECT DOWNLOAD A PLEDGE FORM This campaign envisions Wheeler Library’s future. Repairing our aging infrastructure, providing accessibility for all, creating minimal climate impact and providing more functional spaces are all necessary to continue and expand our cultural, community and educational offerings. OUR CHALLENGES The lack of a fully climate-controlled interior impedes both service and usage. Air circulation on all levels is in critical need of improved handling. Major infrastructure including mechanical systems, the elevator, boiler and current heating and cooling components are all in dire need of replacement due to age and lack of replacement parts. As the library is currently configured, space is not used to its fullest potential by any measure. Our community needs meeting space as well as private spaces for study or quiet conversation. There is a lack of planned space for gathering and socializing. Areas and parking for outdoor programming need to be improved to expand library services, sustain patron wellbeing, and attract new visitors. Advances in technology, as well as expanded educational and social roles met by the library, are limited by a facility which is now outdated. OUR GOALS ACCESSIBILITY : Provide a safe, accessible entrance, new elevator and expanded and improved parking areas. ENERGY EFFICIENCY : Update our HVAC system with a modern and efficient system to serve the library in every season and for many decades to come. The new HVAC system will provide for ventilated airflow, more efficient heating in the winter, and air conditioning in the warmer months. GATHERING SPACES : Improve the layout of the library to make it a better functioning and more welcoming space. Provide private meeting rooms, and comfortable and flexible seating, to make the library an attractive gathering place for our community. OUTDOOR SPACES : Professionally designed for multiple public outdoor purposes and town events for the entire community. HISTORIC PRESERVATION : The trustees, library staff, and renovation committee are working with Henry Myerberg of HMA2 Architects to renovate the interior space while honoring and enhancing the original stunning architecture. Together we will ensure that Wheeler Library continues to serve future generations as an excellent library and community treasure, as it has for more than a century. AT A GLANCE MAIN FLOOR Read More GRAND SECOND FLOOR Read More Bright, open entrance with display shelves Spacious private meeting room for groups, clubs or business meetings Raised ceiling height to expose the top of windows that are currently covered Improved heating/AC and electrical systems taking the building off oil heat to more energy-efficient means Critically needed air conditioning system Bathroom and a small private meeting room Upgraded energy-efficient HVAC systems for use year-round, while protecting our building and books and lowering the impact on our environment Additional seating configurations for reading, meetings, or working remotely New ADA-compliant elevator LOWER LEVEL Read More ENHANCED OUTDOOR SPACE Read More Teen space for gathering and study Updated kitchenette area Multipurpose rooms, storage, and staff space Improved climate control systems Fully accessible entrance Gathering space within the village to read, picnic, relax and play Additional parking Continued use of the library lawn for graduation and other traditional town events The $1 Million Challenge Grant In January of 2022, Wheeler Library received a construction grant from the Connecticut State Library Board for $1,000,000 for this renovation project. This grant was awarded because our project is important, realistic, and forward-thinking. We have an opportunity to realize these goals and the time is now to make the vision a reality. HOW WILL WE PAY FOR IT? We Need to Raise $3 Million More The rest of the funding will come from the Town of North Stonington, the library’s endowment, the generous support of private donors and businesses in our community, as well as a variety of government and foundation grants. There are many options for you to help with this campaign! IT'S TIME TO TAKE ACTION! Your support will help transform the library and improve the lives of all who gather together in this remarkable community we call home. Total projected project cost: $4 million PROJECTED REVENUE SOURCES CT STATE GRANT TOWN OF NORTH STONINGTON LIBRARY ENDOWMENT OTHER FOUNDATION GRANTS BUSINESS AND INDIVIDUAL GIFTS EVENT FUNDRAISING MAKE A DIFFERENCE You are invited to make a difference by taking part in the next exciting step! Consider making a gift to the Campaign for Funding Wheeler Library's Renovations. MAKE A GIFT TO OUR PROJECT DOWNLOAD A PLEDGE FORM The Wheeler Library Board of Trustees and library staff are confident that BUILDING COMMUNITY: THE CAMPAIGN for FUNDING WHEELER LIBRARY RENOVATIONS will have a lasting impact on the residents of our town. Together we will create a library that meets the needs of everyone in our community. Questions? Please contact our fundraising team at renovation@wheelerlibrary.org.

REGISTER NOW! EVENTS CALENDAR PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS We invite you to register for the 2025 Summer Reading Challenge at Wheeler Library! Our theme this year, "Level Up! Rediscovering Games, Play, and Creativity ", invites you to try new things, learn old games, and spend time away from screens getting active, cognitive, and creative. There are so many ideas to keep you from being bored at home and right here at the library through our many programs and events, and of course, the pages of a great book! We have challenges for everyone: littles, kids, teens & and adults too! Simply register here and get started with reading challenges, signing up for programs, attending events, and possibly winning some great prizes along the way. Don't forget to take a look at our summer calendar, full of summer fun. RSVP for events you'd like to attend through our online calendar and log your reading on your tracker. Download and print your own copies at home or grab them when you visit the library. Let the games begin! LITTLES AGES 0-5 KIDS AGES 6-12 ADULT TEEN

BOARD & STAFF Board of Trustees Kate Parenteau - President Marietta Anderson - Vice President Randy Wyrofsky - Treasurer Jon Edwards - Secretary Ben Buehler - Trustee Ellen Flannery-Schroeder - Trustee Ellen Spring - Trustee Library Staff Diane Deedy - Director Emily Noyes - Assistant Director and Children’s Librarian Kim Signor - Programming Coordinator Shannon Stuart, Annie Oosterwyk, and Carol Wainwright - Library Assistants. Wheeler Library Staff Diane Deedy - Director Emily Noyes - Assistant Director and Children's Librarian Kim Signor - Programming Coordinator Annie Oosterwyk - Library Assistant Carol Wainwright - Library Assistant Shannon Stuart - Library Assistant For Interlibrary Loan assistance, contact staff@wheelerlibrary.org Wheeler Library Board of Trustees Kate Parenteau, President Marietta Anderson, Vice President Randy Wyrofsky, Treasurer Jon Edwards, Secretary Ben Buehler - Trustee Ellen Flannery-Schroeder - Trustee Ellen Spring - Trustee SOME OF OUR BOARD & RESTORATION COMMITTEE MEMBERS

Your sponsorship donation has been submitted! You will receive an email confirmation shortly with your sponsorship details. Thank you for your generous sponsoring of Wheeler Library's A Novel Affair. We are thrilled that you will be joining us for this special evening, 6-9 pm, Saturday, November 2, 2024, to benefit the Campaign to Fund Wheeler Library's Restoration & Renovation. For more information on our Capital Campaign, click here . Additional parking will be available at the Congregational Church, adjacent to Wheeler Library. We are looking forward to another wonderful evening at Wheeler Library!

GRAB & GO BAGS Grab and Go Bags include a selection of high-interest children’s books related to the bag’s theme, games or puzzles, hands on crafts and activities and additional suggestions to continue your exploration on the topic at home, outdoors, online or out in the community! Click on the image to check availability or reserve a bag Select Place Hold Sign in with your library card number to reserve Dinosaurs Bugs Ocean States of Matter Garden Farm Poetry Up High in the Sky Yoga & Meditation Geography & Mapping pt. 1 Art & Creativity Food Spanish Wind & Weather coming soon! Author Eric Carle Pirates Author Kevin Henkes Meditation & Mindfulness We Love the Earth pt. 1 Things That Go

Join us for A Novel Affair, an elegant evening of signature cocktails, wine provided by Jonathan Edwards Winery, beer provided by Trillium Brewing, amazing food, a silent auction, and great company. A fundraiser for Wheeler Library's Restoration & Renovation. 6-9 pm, Saturday, November 2, 2024. Wheeler Library invites you to attend our next major fundraising event, A Novel Affair , an elegant evening catered by Gourmet Galley, featuring wine provided by Jonathan Edwards Winery, and beer from Trillium Brewing, along with a silent auction. We look forward to seeing you. LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR CAMPAIGN EVENT SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNTIES Thank you to our generous event sponsors.

@YOUR LIBRARY WISE LION BOOKSHOP SEED LIBRARY COMMUNITY LINKS PRINT, FAX & SCAN Wheeler Library’s Seed Lending Project welcomes new and experienced gardeners to share gardening knowledge, check out our interesting stock of garden seed, and to contribute seeds that they may have saved that have been successful locally. The Wise Lion Bookshop is a curated shop of used books, open during normal library hours. We gladly accept donations of used books, DVDs, books on CD, and puzzles in excellent condition. Proceeds from our are used to fund the library’s programs and services. Wheeler Library Staff are happy to assist you with your Printing, Faxing or Scanning needs! Print copies are .15 each for black and white, .50 each for color. Faxes cost $1 per page for the first (5) pages, and .50 per page for each additional page. The is no charge for scanning . Town of North Stonington northstoningtonct.gov Cub Scouts Pack 71 facebook.com/pack71nosto Ledge Light Health District llhd.org North Stonington Agricultural Fair northstoningtonfair.org North Stonington Education Foundation nsedfoundation.org North Stonington Garden Club nsgardenclub.org North Stonington Grange ctstategrange.org/subgrangepage.asp?GrangeID=225 North Stonington Historical Society northstoningtonhistorical.org North Stonington Lions Club e-clubhouse.org/sites/north_stonington North Stonington Public Schools northstonington.k12.ct.us North Stonington Quarterly northstoningtonct.gov/quick-view/193 North Stonington Senior Center northstoningtonct.gov/senior-center Pawcatuck Neighborhood Center pawcatuckneighborhoodcenter.org Rotary of the Stoningtons stoningtonsrotary.org Senior Resources Agency on Aging seniorresourcesec.org

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