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Rocky Ridge council continues library planning, explores options while accepting expenditures
Summary
Councilors discussed multiple options for the town library — including remaining in the church, expanding in place, relocating to school buildings or interim space — heard usage figures of about 50–70 patrons per week, and approved acceptance of library expenditures as presented.
Members of the Rocky Ridge Town Council discussed the future of the town library at their Feb. 18 meeting and agreed to keep exploring options as school relocations progress.
At the request of a community member (name not recorded in the minutes), the council allowed a preliminary discussion before a scheduled public hearing. Participants asked whether the library would relocate to the new school building or remain housed in the church. Council members were told the library had originally been intended to move with the school but that the planned school space did not include adequate room for a community library. Expansion within the church property was discussed as a possibility but raised concerns about security, fire-egress requirements and the need to amend agreements between the town and the church. Expansion on the library’s current property was deemed infeasible because of drainage constraints and the need to maintain a catch basin; interim placement in existing school or high-school buildings was also suggested.
Library usage was reported at roughly 50–70 patrons per week, with school-based usage declining. Council members expressed support for continued exploration of options and formally noted the request for follow-up; at the same meeting the council approved acceptance of the presented library expenditures. No timeline for a decision or a mover/second for a relocation plan was recorded in the minutes.
