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Commission weighs book-bench options; leans toward flexible reading nook and partnerships with libraries
Summary
Commissioners discussed making the proposed book bench a more flexible reading nook with chairs and tables, exploring partnerships with Friends of the Library and bulk book sources; budget for the bench project was cited as $5,000.
The commission discussed the proposed book-bench public art project on May 12 and directed staff to explore a more flexible reading-nook concept that blends artist-built seating, chairs and small tables with a curated book collection rather than a single heavy book-sculpture bench.
Staff reported site visits to the tavern-area bench and said the public-works director has reviewed…
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