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Library requests temporary relocation, design study and added youth librarian in budget retreat
Summary
Library leaders told the council the central library requires a redesign and possible year‑long off-site relocation during a full renovation; staff asked to accelerate a youth-services librarian and study/design funding for a central-library remodel.
The library director told the council the central library building suffers periodic flooding and that staffing shortages in youth services are limiting evening programming.
At the March 26 retreat the director said recent roof work tied to tornado damage will address some leaks but that the building’s basement and other areas still collect water during heavy rain. She also said…
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