A CAPITAL CAMPAIGN TO INVEST IN OUR COMMUNITYCOOPER-SIEGEL COMMUNITY LIBRARY 2.0
Since its opening in 2011, Cooper-Siegel CommunityLibrary has been a hub for our community.Toddlers develop early-learning skills through play and storytime.Elementary students explore technology, art and science through ourlibrary’s programs and equipment.Teens gather to study, complete projects, develop their problem-solving skills or lighten up at a fun event.Students, jobseekers and professionals use study rooms for quietwork, calls and interviews.Nonprofits and clubs find essential meeting space to make civicconnections.Hobbyists, historians, entrepreneurs and library visitors of all agescultivate their interests and expand their worlds through our library’scollections, technology and programs.When the library was opened, a large space on the lower level wasintentionally left unfinished to allow for future needs to unfold. Thecurrent space is no longer sufficient to support the intensifying needs. The time is NOW to put that 6,000 square feet of space to use for our communities!COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS
The library is a hub ofentertainment and educationfor a multigeneration oflearning enthusiasts.” Georgia A. 20%Increase in room rentals 19%Increase in libraryprogram attendance10%Increase in wirelessusageToday, visits to our library number more than 85,000 per year andhave grown by 23% this year alone. The way people use our spacescontinues to change.Community members look to our library for programs, speakers,classes and events offered by both local community groups andthe library itself. Our library remains a place for individuals and small groups towork in quiet. Our current study rooms are in increasing demandwith current usage averaging 170 times per month. In 2023 and beyond users seek 3-D printers, robotics and digitalequipment in what is known as a “Makerspace” where creatorsof all ages can acquire and advance skills for fun, school andwork.The collections we now lend include equipment, musicalinstruments, hand small tools and small kitchen appliances. Theway we display our materials needs to be readily accessible andflexible as our collections evolve.CHANGING COMMUNITY NEEDSAs we cultivate a community of lifelong learners, Cooper-SiegelCommunity Library remains innovative and responsive to our community.
COOPER-SIEGEL COMMUNITY LIBRARY 2.0We are embarking on a project designed to foster the community connections that have become core to ourlibrary’s role by expanding and modifying our space to grow with the evolving needs of our community. Three additional study rooms will providemore spaces for individuals and smallgroups to work in private. A new Makerspace will facilitateexploration and creation in science,technology and the arts. An additional large program room willdouble our current programming space.A new open staircase will provide easyaccess to the lower level from the library’sfront entrance.A large multipurpose area will providespace for casual conversations, leisurereading and traveling exhibits.In addition, this project will provide funds to:Soundproof existing meeting and study spacesUpgrade the technology infrastructure, including charging stations and new mobile interactive display screensCreate a capital reserve fund for ongoing and future maintenance of the facilities
403 Fox Chapel Rd. | Pittsburgh, PA 15238 | 412-828-9520Learn more at www.coopersiegelcommunitylibrary.org/investinginourcommunitiesWe need your support to make connections and collections more accessible for our communities! INVESTING IN OUR COMMUNITIESAs of January 1st, we have raised more than $400,000 from our community(including contributions from the Library Board and Campaign Leadership). Yourgift is important for us to be able to secure the Keystone Grant which requires$750,000 in matching funds by September 2024.Naming opportunities are available for gifts of $5,000 and above.COOPER-SIEGEL COMMUNITY LIBRARY 2.0Community CommitmentKeystone Recreation, Park, and Conservation Fund Grant$1,750,000$ 750,000FUNDRAISING GOAL $2,500,000