Library Building Project
Construction Updates
Donate to the Building Project Fund
The library has created the New Richmond Library Building Fund so that our customers can help build the library’s future. All donations to the fund are tax-deductible.
Donation Options
If you are interested in financially supporting the building project, please contact Monica LaVold, Library Director, at 715-243-0431 or monical@newrichmondlibrary.org
Frequently Asked Questions
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Building Project Updates
Press Release: General Contractor Selected for Interior Buildout of New Library
General Contractor Selected for Interior Buildout of New Library Following a competitive solicitation for bids from general contractors in the region, the New Richmond City Council voted unanimously on July 30, 2024 to award a contract to Hoeft Builders to serve as...
Press Release: Library Building Project Moves Closer to Breaking Ground
Library Building Project Moves Closer to Breaking Ground The much-anticipated wait for a new public library in New Richmond will soon be over. At their regular June meeting, the New Richmond City Council voted unanimously to authorize staff and legal counsel to...
Press Release: Site Plan/Stormwater Application Approved
Site Plan/Stormwater Application Approved for Mixed-Use Library Building Project On June 4, 2024, the Plan Commission approved a site plan and stormwater application submitted by the City of New Richmond for the construction of a mixed-use public library and private...