The capital campaign for the new library in New Glarus received a matching grant for $50,000 titled ‘Love of Community’ from an anonymous donor. Any donations received until that amount is reached will be doubled.

The inspiration for the name of the matching grant, ‘Love of Community’, is based on research published in ‘Science Direct’ that indicates citizens have an increased sense of well-being in communities with public spaces, such as libraries.

The new library plans include a single-story building with a drive-up book drop, a quiet reading area for adults, private study ro...