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Trustees discuss study‑room demand, seating and nearby housing likely to increase library use
Summary
Board discussed study room utilization (about 69% in use), seating needs, the library's role as a cooling/warming center and the likely usage impacts from nearby affordable housing and other new developments; staff noted two librarian vacancies and a recent retirement.
Anna, library director, told the Board the study rooms were in use about 69 percent of available hours in the past year. She said that consistent use in the 60–70 percent range suggests space planning may be needed and that the staff will monitor both percent use and percent of hours fully booked.
Trustees discussed adding tables and seating by shifting…
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