MACKSVILLE — Construction workers began groundwork on Monday for an addition to the Macksville City Library.

Library Director Jody Suiter said plans for this addition started in 2011 when the library’s motto was “Dreaming Bigger!”

“With help from the South Central Kansas Library System, we consulted an architect and drew up preliminary plans,” Suiter said. “We then approached the City Council and were told, ‘If you can raise the funds, you can build it.’

“Now, 11 years down the road, and hundreds of memorials, many fundraisers, numerous grants, multiple gifts, raffles, and donations later, we are breaking ground for the new addition. In 2022, our dream has come true!”

B&R Builders LLC will be in charge of the project, using plans from William Morris Associates, Architects.

“The new addition will extend east of the existing building and will offer a programming space, children’s book area, handicap-accessible restroom/storm shelter, central heat and air, hot water, and much-needed elbow room for patrons and visitors of the Macksville City Library!”

Macksville City Library is located at 333 N. Main in Macksville. Hours are 1-6 p.m. Monday and Wednesday, and 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday. Visit the website macksvillelibrary.com.