|
New Chili Public Library building construction update and live cam |
585-889-2200
3333 Chili Ave, 14624 |
July 2020 - The Chili Community Center is moving along with its construction. Drywall finishing and painting are complete in most of the single story areas. Fire proofing and framing are still going on in the Center two story area. The main roof is dried and work is starting on the detail metal roof areas, beginning with the entrance.
Improvements to occur in the new library!
In 2016, the library asked its residents in a community survey what they would like to see improved. We have listened and the new library will:
In 2016, the library asked its residents in a community survey what they would like to see improved. We have listened and the new library will:
- Increase space by 70% allowing for better accessibility of materials.
- Be able to grow our print and audio/visual collections.
- Upgrade the electrical and computer network infrastructure to accommodate changing technologies and portable devices.
- Add study rooms for quiet or small group work.
- Have a large programming space to accommodate our growing community and allow us to expand our outreach to local schools and daycare centers.
- Dedicate an enclosed space for teens.
- Provide a drive-up book drop for the convenience of returning library materials.
- Partner with the Recreation Department and Senior Center for joint programs in our enlarged spaces.
- Grow our current Makerspace with a larger space to be able to accommodate a wider array of equipment.
- Create a dedicated space for our growing senior population.
- Increase the size of the children’s room and create a flexible space for programming and a growing collection.