Library pauses Drake Learning Center open lab over liability concerns; ADU workshops planned
Library Director Maria Aguilar said Drake Learning Center open lab hours were paused in February 2026 due to liability concerns (volunteer supervision, waivers, air quality monitoring for a laser cutter); staff expect to resume hours by mid‑April with additional staffing and potential grant support. Separately, Community Development staff are partnering with neighboring jurisdictions to offer ADU workshops in May and June.
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Maria Aguilar, Cornelius Library Director, updated the council on the Drake Learning Center, saying open lab hours were temporarily paused in February 2026 because of liability concerns including volunteer supervision, training, participation waivers, and air quality monitoring for the laser cutter.
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