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Ventura County to close E.P. Foster Library March 23 for multi‑year renovation, director says
Summary
Ventura County Library Director Nancy Schramm said the E.P. Foster Library in downtown Ventura will close March 23 and remain closed through fall 2027 for a renovation that will add air conditioning, a new roof, upgraded windows, a new elevator and other accessibility and efficiency improvements; the project is funded by a state library grant and local matches, and a mobile library will provide limited services during the closure.
Ventura County Library Director Nancy Schramm said the E.P. Foster Library in downtown Ventura will close to the public on Monday, March 23, and remain closed through fall 2027 for a major renovation that adds air conditioning, a new roof, upgraded windows, LED lighting, new flooring and a new elevator.
"Perhaps the most important is that we will be installing air conditioning at the EP Foster Library," Schramm said, noting the 1959 building has never had central air and has already needed to close during extreme heat events. She said the renovated building will also be able to serve as a cooling center during heat emergencies.
Schramm described the project as focused on safety and accessibility. The renovation will include energy-efficiency upgrades — new windows and LED lighting — a replacement…
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