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McKinney outlines major reimagining of Roy and Helen Hall Library, including planetarium and exhibit space
Summary
City staff presented a detailed renovation plan for the downtown Roy and Helen Hall Library that would add a 26-foot dome planetarium, expanded youth spaces, an exhibit gallery and updated technology; staff said construction would begin in May 2025 if bonding is approved and finish in summer 2026.
City staff presented a multi-phase plan to renovate the Roy and Helen Hall Library in downtown McKinney, proposing a reconfigured interior, new public amenities and an on-site planetarium.
Library staffer Spencer, speaking to the council, said the plan would convert underused areas into active library space, add teen and family areas, increase meeting and storage space, update technology and create a 26-foot-diameter planetarium that would seat about 55 people.
The presentation described a reconfigured ground floor with consolidated staff work areas, expanded and more visible youth and teen spaces, additional family restrooms and a nursing room, more durable finishes and two relocated elevators to improve traffic flow and visibility. Staff said they plan to replace…
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