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Trustees weigh two children’s-area redesigns with estimates ranging from about $193K to $593K
Summary
Trustees reviewed two competing children’s-area redesign proposals—one staged, lower-shelving plan quoted at about $192,607 (LFI) and a more extensive Demco plan at $593,440—discussing phasing, reuse of existing shelving, security sightlines and possible fundraising.
The Franklin Public Library Board of Trustees spent the bulk of its April 27 meeting reviewing two competing proposals to redesign the library’s children’s area and discussing how to pay for the work.
Library staff presented a concept from Library Furniture International (LFI) that would lower shelving to about 4 feet in the children’s area, add a “baby garden” play space, a tween area, acoustic panels and mobile units for flexibility. “For what you just saw, everything you just saw, a $192,607.21,” the presenter stated while showing the LFI itemized quote. Trustees were told that the LFI estimate did not include shipping and…
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