New Library Building Project
Kalkaska has needed a new library building for decades. A larger library with modern amenities will improve our community’s overall quality of life economically, educationally, and culturally.
Click here to read the current New Library Building Newsletter.
(published 5/28/2026)
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We are grateful for any monetary support. Donations may be made online via PayPal, or by cash or check in person.
Checks can be made to Kalkaska County Library.
Mail all checks to:
Kalkaska County Library,
247 S. Cedar Street,
Kalkaska, MI 49646
Interested donors to this worthy community project are invited to contact the director of the Kalkaska County Library,
John Roberts, at john@kalkaskalibrary.org or at (708) 434-5681.
Support Documents
2002 Breton Group Needs Assessment Report and Executive Summary
2006 Community Survey, parts (I) and (II), and Synopsis
2010 Capital Campaign Study
2012 New Library Survey
2013 NMCOG Recreational Plan Survey with comments and Summary
2013 Kalkaska County Recreational Planning Questionnaire Report
2013 Draft Kalkaska County Recreational Plan (NMCOG)
Lessons Learned
New Library Building Project Concept Document 5.6.14
Amended New Library Building Project Concept Document 11.12.14
New Building Project Phase II 3.2.15
Amended New Library Building Project Concept Document Phase II 7.1.15
New Building Project Phase III 7.3.15
New Library Project Plan 27 April 2017
Building Scope Comparison 2021
2-Floor Proposal 2021
2-Floor Cost Analysis 2021
3-Floor Proposal 2021
3-Floor Cost Analysis 2021
Cost Analysis 2023