When communities change, we change— ensuring access to learning and the services that are most needed and valued.

As a community resource, the new library building will include dedicated space for non-profit partners, providing access to equitable services for residents of East Pierce County.

Pierce County Library System is deeply embedded in the communities we serve, and welcomes EVERYONE, from early learners to adults through:

• 19 library locations
• Online services and resources
• Technology that includes free access to computers, Wi-Fi and classes

Your support will allow us the agility to address every-changing community needs.

The Spark Campaign brings together $19M of public and private support to make this new building a reality for the Sumner community.

Final fundraising goal – $3M

Contributions and Grants – $3.825M

• City of Sumner Investment – $825K
• Washington State Library Capital Improvement Fund – $2M
• Pierce County Library System – $1M

Bond Funding – Up to $15M

Impact

A flexible building for a growing and changing community

To serve our growing communities, the Library System must expand in creative ways to meet people where they are.

We now have the opportunity to architect a modern library for Sumner to serve as an anchor for library services and a community resource for East Pierce County.

We are leveraging a creative public-private partnership approach to build the Sumner Library. This partnership provides significant philanthropic support and reduces the use of tax funds to design and build the new library.

The new Sumner library will feature:

• Up to 20,000 square feet, double the size of the existing space.
• Dedicated space for non-profit partners to meet and serve the community.
• Indoor spaces for all ages and for multi-generations to learn, enjoy and connect.
• A large collection of books and materials and more services to support all of East Pierce County.

Together, we will improve lives throughout the region.