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Baltimore County Public Library outlines multiple branch renovations and new‑build plans, cites limited base capital funding
Summary
Library leaders described a multi‑year capital program that includes Woodlawn ($22M), Randallstown (renovation at 8212 Liberty Road), Essex (4.5 acres purchased), Lansdowne planning, and a potential Middle River branch via developer partnership; staff said ordinary annual capital allocations are small and projects rely on outside funding.
Baltimore County Public Library officials presented an overview of current and planned capital projects to the Planning Board subcommittee, describing renovations already completed, projects in design or procurement, and funding challenges.
Sonia Alcantara Antoine, speaking for Baltimore County Public Library (BCPL), said the system has 19 facilities, about 12 of which "need to be brought up to date" and that the average building age is about 50 years. James Cook, BCPL chief operations officer, said the library system currently has about half the square footage per capita recommended by state guidelines and that equity, access and sustainability drive design choices.
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