A Decade of Progress and a Labor of Love has Happened!

On Monday, January 9, 2006 the Redwood Library celebrated the grand re-opening of its National Historic Landmark building complex after 14 months of preservation and renovation work.  The whole community reacquainted itself with the Redwood's outstanding museum collections, architectural beauty, and highly personalized library services.  Whether it was their first or one hundred and first visit, visitors who came to Redwood after the restoration project shared a similar response:  wonder and admiration for the superior preservation effort which will protect Rhode Island's oldest cultural institution for generations to come. 

The bricks and mortar work is done; the landscaping project is on the planning board for fall of 2007.  Nevertheless, this $17,000,000 labor of love has an as yet remaining $2,400,000 debt still to be retired.  Won't you help us with a "Burn the Mortgage" gift to the Redwood Library Capital Campaign?  A number of significant naming opportunities are available for consideration.  Please contact Jan Gordon, Director of Marketing and Development (jgordon@redwoodlibrary.org) , to discuss preserving our institution by becoming a major donor with a memorialized naming opportunity.

The Redwood is ready to serve its membership and the public for yet another 250 years!