Madison Reporter

Alder Sabrina Madison of District 17 will host a Town Hall to engage with area residents about the Imagination Center at Reindahl Park on August 27, 2024. The event, organized in collaboration with the Sandburg Area Neighborhood Association, aims to inform attendees about budget threats, educate them on the library's benefits, and offer guidance on effective advocacy for this community resource.

"The proposed 'Imagination Center at Reindahl Park' will not be an ordinary library. It will be a transformational space designed and directed by the northeast Madison community," said Alder Sabrina Madison. She highlighted that the Library System has not expanded since the opening of Alicia Ashman in 2000 despite significant population growth.

The service area for the proposed Reindahl Library has seen a population increase nearly double that of Madison as a whole over the past decade. Reindahl Park was chosen for this project based on recommendations from the "Communities Inspiring Libraries" report and strategic plans from both the Madison Public Library and Madison Common Council.

For further information, residents can contact Alder Sabrina Madison via email at district17@cityofmadison.com or by phone at (608) 403-5665. Additionally, they may reach out to the Common Council Office by email at council@cityofmadison.com or by phone at (608) 266-4071.

The Imagination Center aims to:

- Eliminate resource deserts and create service equity

- Consolidate city services in one unique indoor-outdoor location

- Empower residents with educational opportunities and professional help

- Create a cultural hub for diverse communities

- Involve multiple city agencies for efficiency

The Town Hall details are as follows:

Date: August 27, 2024

Time: 5 PM - 7 PM

Location: Reindahl Park, 1818 Portage Road, Madison, WI

Recent news coverage includes reports from City Cast Madison and WMTV15 News.

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