There are an estimated 55,000 people who have New Albany-Floyd County Public Library cards. The library is open 67 hours a week and in 2008, hosted more than 300 programs for children and young adults.
With so much activity, equipment wears out and items need to be replaced. Without a Capital Projects Fund, many of those needed items would have to be ignored, says library Director Steve Day.
“I can’t do repairs or things that need to be done without these funds,” Day said.
Last week, he presented a three-year project funds wish list to the Floyd County Council. And as in past years, the council unanimously approved his request for the tax, which should net around $270,000 and cost taxpayers $7.62 a year on their property tax bills.
Day has to submit a three-year plan each year. And he admits more people are using the library with the down economy.
Highlights of the upgrades scheduled for 2010 include $65,000 to revamp the children’s department and $50,000 for the first phase of remodeling and expanding the Indiana Room.
He hopes to spend another $80,000 in 2011 to replace most of the equipment in the Indiana Room. In 2012, an estimated $54,000 will be needed to divide Strassweg Auditorium into two rooms.
Greenville to host public meeting
Greenville will hold a public meeting at 7 p.m. Monday to discuss the town’s comprehensive plan, which has been developed over the past six months. This will be the final chance for the public to provide input on the proposed plan.
Floyd County offices closed, commissioners to meet
Floyd County offices, along with the City-County Building, will be closed May 25, which is Memorial Day.
Also, the Floyd County Commissioners will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday in the commissioners’ room, on the second floor of the City-County Building.
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Check out NA-FC library’s wish list
Capital Projects Fund pays for facility upgrades, equipment
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