[Publib] Derby Public Library, Derby, KS scores a win!

[Judy Bennett]

I am delighted to announce that the voters of Derby, KS overwhelming 
said "yes" to build a new library building!  A special election was held 
Tuesday, October 16 with 64% voting in favor and 36% opposed.  At a vote 
of almost 2 to 1, we are thrilled with the statement that was made.

The voters approved a one-half percent sales tax for the $9.4 million 
project.  The sales tax is a continuation of the one currently paying 
for the Rock River Rapids Aquatic Park.  The sales tax appropriated for 
the new library will not begin until the aquatic park has been 
paid-in-full, approximately 2010.  The shoppers in Derby will not see 
any increase in their sales tax as the library tax will seamlessly begin 
when the aquatic park tax sunsets.

The current Derby Public Library is a 9,000 square foot building; the 
new library will be more than 36,000 square feet.  We envision this new 
building becoming a beautiful community gathering space and cornerstone 
for our community.

Derby was recently acknowledged as one of the top 10 places to live by 
the Family Circle Magazine and was ranked 49th by U.S. News as one of 
the best places to retire.  This new library building will be one more 
reason for Derby to take pride in its community!

We expect to break ground in 2008 and hope to be in our new building in 
2009.

-- 
Judy K. Bennett
Director
Derby Public Library
611 N Mulberry, Suite 200
Derby KS 67037
316-788-0760 (phone)
316-788-7313 (fax)
judy at derbylibrary.com