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Dear Library Friends,
As you know, the renovation and expansion project at our 114 West Wayne Avenue building
was delayed when the initial bids came in over budget earlier this summer. We are now in the process of accepting new bids and are looking forward to working with the Radnor Township Commissioners to award construction contracts in October.
The delay has brought up many questions for our patrons and supporters. Below please find answers to the most frequently asked questions.
Why has the project been delayed?
The library property at 114 W. Wayne Avenue is owned by Radnor Township. As such, the construction contracts must be publicly bid in accordance with Pennsylvania law. The initial bids were received in early summer and came in drastically over budget, which we believe was due primarily to a temporary spike in the market. These bids were rejected and the process restarted.
What’s being done to ensure the new bids are more favorable?
Kimmel Bogrette has been working diligently on the design and rebid package, in consultation with both the Library and the Township. The approach has been to look at the library/community priorities and craft a new bid package with changes that have minimal impact on the overall goals. Based on the information available regarding the anticipated construction costs, we believe that the responses to the modified bid package (including contingency) will adhere to our cost and schedule constraints.
Are the building plans significantly changed in the new bid package?
The project’s base bid does have major changes to the floor plan, including less expansion to the building’s footprint. The additional square footage expansion (as well as other pieces of the project like finishes and casework) will be bid as “alternates.” This allows us to see precise dollar figures for each item and prioritize spending. However, it is our hope that all square footage will be added.
Why was the building at 114 W Wayne closed if the contracts weren’t in place?
The logistics of moving such a large and complex facility were extensive and required months of planning. Using the best information available, we worked under the assumption that construction would begin in June, with a very quick turnaround between the award of the contract and ground breaking, and as such moved forward with relocating in May.
For a full FAQ, please visit www.RMLstory.org. Additionally, please feel free to email us with any specific questions, concerns or ideas!
Sincerely,
Anny Laepple, RML Executive Director, alaepple@radnorlibrary.org
and
Helen Grommell-McGrane, President, RML Board of Trustees, hmcgrane@radnorlibrary.org
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Registration Opens on October 1 for this year's
Elves for the Shelves 5K!
This year's Elves for the Shelves 5K and one-mile fun run will take place on Saturday, December 3 in conjunction with Wayne's Old-Fashioned Christmas. Register early for reduced rates through October 14. In addition, if you are interested in volunteering at the race, please email Molly Carroll Newton at mcarroll@radnorlibrary.org.
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South Wayne Event's
Booktoberfest
raises over $70K for
Be Part of the Story
On Saturday, September 10, over 350 area residents gathered at
Booktoberfest
, a progressive dinner through South Wayne, hosted by South Wayne Events to benefit the Library.
Booktoberfest
, which featured great food, drinks, live music, local authors, and a silent auction, raised over $70,000 to support the
Be Part of the Story
Capital Campaign.
Thank you to the event co-chairs, Missy Deck and Stephanie Wulfson, and many other volunteers for hours of tireless work in planning this event to support our building project.
Thank you also to the event underwriters: Hal and Sharon Yoh, Jack and Julie Lord, Dave and Cindy Pelton, Linda Walters, Tucker and Catherine Twitmyer, Sue Stern, James and Catherine Murdock, Mike and Bridget Suback, Ron and Sandy Desai, Bill and Stephanie Wulfson, and Howard and Missy Deck.
In addition, thanks to those that sponsored the event: Kenny Kearns, Zachary’s BBQ, Primo Hoagies, Bai, River Horse Brewery, Beer Yard, Harvest, Fairhope Graphics, Sage and Sons Tents, Cowan’s Flower Show, Bob Lowery, and J Corey Hubbert.
This event has brought the Be Part of the Story capital campaign total to $866,000 of our $1 million goal. There are still many opportunities to donate to the project. Learn more by clicking HERE.
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Fall Storytimes
September 1 to December 15
Mother Goose on the Loose
Thursdays at 10:00 AM
RML REcollection
Storytime for birth to age 2.
Preschool Storytime
Tuesdays at 10:00 AM
RML REcollection
Storytime for age 3 to 5 years
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Kite-Making Workshop
Monday, October 3
drop-in between 10AM and 12 PM
Radnor Township Building
Professional kite-makers from the South Jersey Kite Flyers’ Association will guide participants in assembling and personalizing their own kite. Age 3 and up. Register here.
Once Upon a Garden
Saturday, October 8 at 10:30 AM
Chanticleer, A Pleasure Garden
Nature storytime and craft for age 3 and up. $5 admission with a Radnor Library card. Kids 12
and under free.
Music Lab: A S.M.Art Kids Program
Thursdays, October 13 to 27 at 4:00 PM
Radnor Township Building
You can rock and roll even without playing an instrument! Explore how music works using technology, science experiments, and silly melodic fun. For grades 1-4. Register here.
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TechGirlz Workshop: Creating Your Own Games Using Game Maker
Monday, October 3 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Radnor Township Building
Participants are required to provide their own laptop for the workshop. For girls in grades 6 & up. Register here.
Haunted Gingerbread House Demolition Derby
Wednesday, October 26 at 4:00 PM
Radnor Township Building
Put your engineering skills to work and construct a wrecking ball to take out the ghouls and ghosts living in our haunted gingerbread house. For grades 6 & up. Register here.
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Yoga for All Ages
Monday, October 10 at 7:00 PM
Wayne Art Center
The Inklings: A Group for Writers
Tuesday, October 18 at 7:30 PM
2nd Floor of the Gryphon
pAge Turners Book Club
Wednesday, October 19 at 10:30 AM
J
oin in a lively discussion on the month's selection. October's selection is
Reconstructing Amelia
by Kimberly McCreight.
An Evening with Author Thomas Keels
Tuesday, October 25 at 7:30 PM
Radnor Fire Company
Keels discusses his book,
Philadelphia Graveyards and Cemeteries.
Bird, Whale, Bug: Making Music
with Nature
Sunday, October 30 at 2:00 PM
Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens
Author and Jazz musician David Rothenberg presents an enthusiastic talk on his many books, followed by a performance on his clarinet. Brought to you with support of Chanticleer, a Pleasure Garden and Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens.
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Meet the Staff
Pam Sedor, Information Librarian
What is your role at RML? How long have you been here?
I am an Information Librarian and have been working at RML for 26 years. On a typical day, I will answer reference questions, help computer users, troubleshoot computer problems, order paperback bestsellers and order music cd's. I also plan events for adults so I am always thinking about what authors or presentations the community would be interested in. In planning events, there are a lot of details that need to be worked out, especially if we are partnering with another organization.
What is your favorite thing about working at RML?
We have a great staff that I enjoy working with and they are my work family. The friends I have made in the community are interesting people and also very interested, as library users tend to be. Planning events that are partnerships with other organizations has also introduced me to some very civic-minded people who love their town and work hard to make Radnor a better place for all to live in.
What's on your bucket list?
I would like to see more of the U.S., especially the National Parks, then see more foreign lands.
What new skill would you like to learn?
I paddle on the Schuylkill River and would like to learn rowing on the Schuylkill.
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Show this coupon at the REcollection for one free DVD rental.
Offer Expires 10/31/2016
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