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
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Building Project Updates
Soil Boring
Soil boring work has begun at the site of the Library Building Project. Over the next few days, American Engineering Testing, Inc. (Chippewa Falls, WI) will use an auger to drill to depths of 30 feet on the site to collect soil samples, perform field and laboratory...
Press Release: Contract for Geotechnical Services Approved
The City of New Richmond has approved a contract with American Engineering Testing, Inc. (Chippewa Falls, WI) for geotechnical services at the site of the future mixed-use public library. AET will use an auger to drill to depths of 30 feet on the site to collect soil...
Press Release: Design Services and Rezoning
At their regular meeting on September 12, the New Richmond City Council approved a professional services contract with ISG to prepare the schematic design for the new library. ISG is a nationally recognized design and engineering firm with extensive experience...