To address your concerns and requests for designated quiet space, we have applied for NYS Construction Grant funding to assist with the creation of a new quiet study space to be carved from the current staff workroom.  This is part of a series of projects that also includes the parking lot expansion, a reduced but more efficient staff work space, and LED-efficient lighting upgrades throughout the building. These projects will cost $312,360, and will be 35% funded by the NYS grant.  The remainder will be covered by capital project funds we have saved for building upgrades.

The newly created quiet space will be enclosed and furnished to accommodate a variety of activities for the public.  It will be equipped with two tables, eight comfortable seating chairs and enhanced lighting, and can be used as an alternate private meeting room space for when the large community room is booked or too large for your needs. It can also serve as a quiet study space for personal work, research and educational pursuits; a tutoring space and a quiet reading room.    

The entire construction project should take 2-3 weeks and will be primarily contained within the walls of the staff workroom.  Noise and disruption will be kept to a minimum, but there will be a couple of days when the noise level may be disruptive. During this period, the library will be offering limited programming, as the staff will be temporarily relocated to the community room.   We ask for your understanding and patience, knowing that the positive changes you have been requesting are on the immediate horizon!