The community of Belleville needs a new public library. The current building is not big enough to provide the spaces and services Belleville residents need. People said in our community survey the library needs a larger story time area, a larger book and DVD collection, more computers, and a variety of spaces from small study rooms to large meeting areas for community groups and library events.

To support this vision, the Friends of the Belleville Public Library have been working hard to raise money for the building project. The Friends have served ice cream at Music in the Park, hosted...