Short Term Improvements Being Explored for Georgetown Branch

In a letter to Council, the Board outlined various ways in which funds for short term improvements could be utilized:

-Replacing outdated/shabby furnishings and equipment
-Refurbishing the Gallery to create quiet reading areas (e.g. seating clusters)
-Continuing with light planning exercises to resolve known challenges (e.g., the behind-the stage and loading dock areas)

In addition to the above, the Board suggested that the architect seek the necessary variances from the Committee of Adjustment based on the conceptual plans produced to date. This would allow sufficient time to review and resolve any problems.

Finally, although the Board believes that there are limitations in the structural changes that could be made in the short term, the Board requested that serious consideration be given to expanding the Library operationally, i.e., to revisit Monday openings.

The Board recently received a response in which they were asked to provide a costing for these suggested improvements. Staff are in the process of identifying costs and expect to have a report to Council before year-end.

Any questions? Please contact me at diamantij@hhpl.on.ca.