WHY BUILD A NEW BUILDING? COULDN’T WE ADD ON TO THE EXISTING LIBRARY?
A. The existing building does not meet accessibility standards. Adding on to the building with a similar square footage to the new library would provide no windfall savings to the community. The existing building and site has limited acreage for expansion and parking. Future expansion would also be limited. The existing library would need to be closed at least part of the time in order to build an addition to the existing library. The construction of a completely new facility would provide us with a “clean slate” and an opportunity to design a library from scratch. This would result in a building with much more economy and efficiency of space. A new facility would provide space for expanded library collections, more computers and technology, and better working conditions for library staff. It would also provide ample parking. Investing in a new building is the best long-term solution. In addition to meeting the needs of today, it will provide room to grow and will help us to better mee
