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Wellington Branch Library to Reopen July 21

Wellington Expansion Sketch

The Grand Reopening Celebration for the Wellington Branch Library will be held on Saturday, July 21, from 1:00 – 5:00 p.m.

Speakers will include County Commissioner Jess R. Santamaria, County Administrator Bob Weisman, Wellington Mayor Tom Wenham, Library Advisory Board Chair Regis Wenham, and Library Director John J. Callahan III.

 After the 1:00 p.m. ribbon cutting ceremony, enjoy tours of the newly expanded branch, entertainment by Riley Roam for the whole family, photos of kids with Dewey the Owl, and refreshments.

The branch located at 1951 Royal Fern Drive has been expanded from 8,000 square feet to 30,000 square feet and will feature:

• Increased access to computers: 30 Internet and word processing computers in the adult area, 25 computers in the children’s area, and 5 in the teen room, in addition to library catalog computers throughout the building. Free wireless access will be provided throughout the Library.

• More meeting room space: two meeting rooms, one for children’s programs and one which can accommodate up to 100 people.

• Larger collection: space to house 145,000 volumes.

• Customer service: more staff to provide new and expanded services and hours, including Sunday hours.

• Attractive environment: airy and spacious high ceilings in the common area, where the audiovisual and new book collections and the Internet computers will be located; comfortable seating with a scenic view in the magazine area.

• Space for young people: a larger, more comfortable, child-friendly area for reading and other children’s activities.

• An attractive teen area with a special teen collection.

• Parking: 197 parking spaces.

Plans for the expansion were by the architectural firm of Slattery and Associates; construction was by Balfour Beatty.

Posted: 07/12/07


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