Announcements:
  • Dwight: June 23 installation dinner at Bonnie's house
  • Claudia and Bob: Seeking a variety of forms of support for the Coffman Interact club's drive-in movie night on Saturday, April 22. Proceeds will benefit Strides for Sobriety
    • Volunteers to assist with traffic flow and parking; arrive at Coffman about 7:30pm
    • Movie tickets can be purchased, concession refreshments can be donated, and monetary donations gladly accepted
  • Ramona: food price changes for next Rotary year are coming; additional info and options will be communicated soon
  • Dave H: A Paul Harris fellowship was presented on behalf of Ramona
  • Dave W: contact Dave if you are interested in serving as Sergeant at Arms
  • Guests
    • Kaitlyn Gershue (daughter of Grace)
    • Steven Schmidt (Wolf)
    • Nick ? (Dwight)
 
Guest Speaker: Pat Losinski, CEO, Columbus Metropolitan Library (CML)
 
Pat provided a brief overview of awards presented to the CML and the future direction of libraries throughout the world. This served as a precursor to what is coming to Dublin and why the design is so important. It will be an integral part of the community located on the current site, but design will complement the Bridge Park area and will include a transition that links to the historic district. Highlights of the new library include:
  • 41,000 square feet of space which is double the current library
  • More parking with the construction of a parking garage
  • areas for young children, teenagers, and community meeting rooms
  • a Cafe
In the near future, a development campaign will be communicated. Funds raised will address the gap in costs from original estimates to what it will take in today's market. Early corporate and community interest is very promising for a successful campaign.
 
For comments and questions, you can e-mail newdublinbranch@columbuslibrary.org.
 
For more information and details, go to http://bridgestreet.dublinohiousa.gov/dublin-branch-of-the-columbus-metropolitan-library/