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. A copy or the library's long-range plan is on rile at the Ml..c_ For the purposes of this <br /> grant, you should photocopy relevant sections or provide direct quotes h-om your long- <br /> range pian about the physical plane. <br /> "Lack of floor space has prevented the library from-expanding public computer stations. All <br /> stations are available to any patron regardless of age, on a reservation basis. As long as <br /> there is.no waiting list, patrons may extend their use beyond the reserved time period. <br /> Expanded electronic access and resources is a key component of the new building project. <br /> Providing quiet study space, in the new library will enhance Formad Education Support.2's <br /> Formal Educational Support page 1 <br /> "The current building is too open and noise carries throughout. Patrons and tutors use tables <br /> in the library proper for their sessions. This is less than ideal because of the lack of privacy <br /> and the distraction of noise from other patrons. Provision for quiet study rooms will also be <br /> addressed in the expansion project." For nal Educational support page 1 <br /> "Community Center is an important role not being served because of the lack of space in the <br /> library. The library has a small meeting room which seats 35 people. tit's heavily used by a <br /> wide variety of groups-and individuals. Larger groups are-unable to use the meeting room <br /> because of the size of the room, The meeting room is part of the library proper.arid cannot <br /> be closed off for afte.r hours use. This design limits use of the room to library hours. A larger <br /> meeting room with separate access is part of the design of the new building. We are looking <br /> at adding a 100 scat meeting room, which can be divided into two smaller spaces. Many <br /> groups are looking for evening meetings which last Tatar into the evening. Being able to close <br /> this space off from the library proper, with a separate security system, would greatly increase <br /> the library's ability to serge as a community center." Community Center page 1 <br /> "Space for community neves and notices is very inadequate. One small bulletin board in the <br /> lobby is the only wall space available for posting notices. Increased space for community <br /> notices and news will be available in the expanded library." Community enter page 17 <br /> "iA big shortcoming of the building is a lack of space for junior high or high school students. The <br /> library staff has attempted to carve out some space for teenagers_ While an improvement over <br /> the original design, seating space for studying is sorely lacking. The building was recently visited <br /> by a new selectmen who commented that every available square foot was being put to use-. The <br /> * new library will be 21,500 square feet, with a designated space for teen patrons. That will go a <br /> long way towards addressing some of.this building's deficiencies." Suitable Facilities page 18 <br /> . Tease attach a photographic e say of your library that can serve to Familiarize reviewers who <br /> may have not visited your library with current conditions. See Appendix F <br /> . Has local demand or need for public library services or enhanced library services been <br /> growing? <br /> Demand for children's services continues to grow since a part-tire children's librarian <br /> was added in 1998, We now offer four weekly story times, a % increase over what <br /> was offered in 1998. Programs are offered for infants and school aged children. A fine <br /> item for childrens performers was added in 2001 to augment in-house programming. <br /> Many patrons use the library as their Internet access. Three public stations are <br /> insufficient to satisfy the need. Patrons must sign up and often have to wait for ars <br /> Sc f <br /> y <br />