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Why not keep
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According to an Architectural Survey done in
2002 by Wakely Associates: |
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Some areas of the Library Annex do
not comply with the current standards required to meet
barrier free compliance |
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Lighting throughout the Library
Annex is old, inefficient, and needs to be replaced |
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The exterior masonry of the Library
Annex has water damage and needs to be repaired to prevent
further damage |
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The roof of the Library Annex is
deteriorating and needs to be replaced |
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Facts at a Glance |
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Since becoming a District Library in 1998: |
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Circulation has increased 78% |
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The number of patrons visiting the
library has doubled |
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The number of computer sessions has
increased by 233% |
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Program attendance has increased
300% |
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The number of Summer Reading Program
Participants has increased 189% |
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The number of events at the library
has increased by 147% |
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In 2007 there were over 800 events
held at the library that were not
library events |
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Over 7,700 patrons have attended
over 1,200 free computer classes |
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Patrons logged over 84,000 internet
sessions in just 2007 |
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There is no heat, ventilation, or
air conditioning in the restrooms |
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The heating, ventilating, and air
conditioning unit has exceeded its useful life and must be
replaced |
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The plumbing in the Library Annex is
deteriorating and needs to be replaced |
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The electrical wiring in the Library
Annex was done in the 1960's with cloth type insulation and
needs to be replaced to meet current codes |
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Library Annex for long term use would require: |
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Repair of masonry work on the exterior of the
building |
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Replacing the electrical system |
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Replacement of the roof |
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Replacement of the heating, ventilation, and air
conditioning system |
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Replacement of the windows including an Asbestos
abatement |
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According to a
survey by the Pew Internet & American Life Project: |
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Over half of Americans visited a library last year.
The biggest users are young adults aged 18-30 who
are drawn in by the free access to technology.
Over 60% of those visitors
said they used computers, and of those, 62% used computers
to access library resources. |
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When the library
purchased the old Post Office in 2003, short term
renovations were made to make the building space
usable. To make the building usable as a long
term solution extensive renovations are necessary. |
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