(Deming) – Two private gifts totaling $67,000 which were earmarked for library improvements prompted city officials to seek input on possibly expanding Marshall Memorial Library.
The third of three public meetings Thursday brought out close to 30 residents who were interested in the city’s proposal for a three-stage expansion to the existing public library off Diamond Street.
The city has now purchased land south and southwest of the library, which would allow for expansion behind the neighboring convenience store.
The $3 million project would separate the computer area and children’s library from the main facility, which would help the adult library maintain a quieter atmosphere.
Architect Reginald Richey said the state has mandated that municipal libraries supply computers and staff who are available to instruct patrons on computer use. That one-on-one instruction, he said, often conflicts with the low-noise threshold desired by library users.
The final stage of Richey’s three-stage expansion would be a community space for teaching, demonstrations and meetings.
City Community Services Director Wes Hooper said the Library Board would review the public input and provide a recommendation on any possible expansion to the Deming city councilors for a vote.
If an expansion is considered, Hooper said the next step would be to seek legislative capital outlay monies for the project.
The third of three public meetings Thursday brought out close to 30 residents who were interested in the city’s proposal for a three-stage expansion to the existing public library off Diamond Street.
The city has now purchased land south and southwest of the library, which would allow for expansion behind the neighboring convenience store.
The $3 million project would separate the computer area and children’s library from the main facility, which would help the adult library maintain a quieter atmosphere.
Architect Reginald Richey said the state has mandated that municipal libraries supply computers and staff who are available to instruct patrons on computer use. That one-on-one instruction, he said, often conflicts with the low-noise threshold desired by library users.
The final stage of Richey’s three-stage expansion would be a community space for teaching, demonstrations and meetings.
City Community Services Director Wes Hooper said the Library Board would review the public input and provide a recommendation on any possible expansion to the Deming city councilors for a vote.
If an expansion is considered, Hooper said the next step would be to seek legislative capital outlay monies for the project.
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