An Exciting Year Ahead!

Construction at the Georgetown Branch proceeds at a steady pace although the crew has been hampered by the damp weather, which has led to some very soggy soil conditions. The foundations for the extensions have been laid around the front (north), east and south sides and we can now imagine the shape of this spectacular facility. Staff have shifted their focus from the exterior design to confirmation of the interior design including the millwork (wooden pieces that are custom-made), paint colours, floor treatments, and furnishings. Residents will have a chance to share in the excitement when the detailed interior design is revealed on February 9th at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Civic Centre. In attendance will be the architects and staff who will be able to describe the many service improvements resulting from the re-construction and expansion. These include:

- room to house a greater variety of material
- more comfortable study, reading and conversation spaces
- more spacious, better appointed programming rooms
- more Internet stations
- a seniors' lounge
- a local history room
- small group study rooms
- and courtesy of the Friends of the Library, a double-sided fireplace

In addition, the facility will be universally accessible and will incorporate state-of-the-art 'green technology'.

We expect to take possession of the expanded Georgetown Branch in December 2012 but much will depend on the winter weather.