Project Overview
A New, State-of-the-Art Main Library
- To be located near the Clay Center for the Arts and Sciences in Downtown Charleston
- Site size: 213,200 square feet
- Building size: Approximately 140,000 square feet plus 9,230 square feet of unfinished space
Branch Library Improvements
- Cross Lanes Branch Library: 2,000 Square Foot Addition
- Dunbar Branch Library: 2,400 Square Foot Addition
- Elk Valley Branch Library: New 8,200 Square Foot Building
- Marmet Branch Library: New 5,500 Square Foot Building
- St. Albans Branch Library: 9,500 Square Foot Addition
- Sissonville Branch Library: 1,500 Square Foot Addition
Campaign Goal
The new Main Library and Branch enhancements will be funded from a wide range of public and private sources. The goal of the Open a Modern Classic Capital Campaign is to raise $25 million in private funds from individuals, foundations, corporations and organizations. These private funds will play a critical role in leveraging an additional $25 million in public funding at the Federal, State, County and City levels.
Total Project Budget
Main Library (including property acquisition, construction, furniture and equipment, and moving expenses): $40 million
Branches (new buildings and additions): $10 million
Total estimated budget: $50 million
For more information contact:
The Offices of Marketing and Development
The Library Foundation of Kanawha County, Inc.
Kanawha County Public Library
123 Capitol Street
Charleston, WV 25301
Phone: 304-343-4646
fax: 304-348-6530