Opening Doors at the Hollis Center Public Library

For over 100 years, the Hollis Center Public Library has been here for Hollis — a free, welcoming space for children, families, seniors, and neighbors of all backgrounds. Today, we're asking our community to help us take an important next step: making sure everyone can actually get through the door.

The Project

Our front entrance — including the entry deck, steps, ramp, and vestibule — is deteriorated and does not meet current ADA accessibility standards. For community members who use wheelchairs, walkers, or other mobility aids, and for our growing population of older adults, this is a real barrier to accessing their library. We're fixing it. Our plan includes a complete replacement of the front entry deck, steps, and wheelchair ramp, and a full vestibule renovation with a new wheelchair-accessible door — bringing our century-old building into full ADA compliance.

Where We Stand

We're already making progress! We were recently awarded a $15,000 grant from the Association for Rural & Small Libraries, made possible by the Manton Foundation — and we have additional grant applications pending. Now we're turning to our community to help close the gap.

Total project cost: $53,750 

Grants pending: $55,000* 

Community donations goal: every dollar helps

*Grant requests intentionally overlap to ensure project completion. Any surplus will fund the next phase of our accessibility work.

How You Can Help

Make a donation — any amount, large or small, makes a real difference. Use the widget below to give through our GoFundMe campaign.

Check for employer matching — many companies will match charitable donations made by their employees. Check with your HR department to see if your gift can go twice as far!

Spread the word — share this page with friends, family, and neighbors who care about keeping Hollis's library strong.

Thank You

This library belongs to this community — and this project is proof of what we can accomplish together. Thank you for your support.

This project is made possible in part by a grant from the Association for Rural & Small Libraries through the generosity of the Manton Foundation. ARSL builds strong communities through professional development and elevating the impact of rural and small libraries.