Expansions to library services include high future costs

  • The proposed expansion of the downtown library would include demolishing the existing west wing, constructing a new three story wing that extends into the existing parking lot and expanding the existing lobby to connect to the new third-story west wing. (Courtesy of Steinberg Hart)
    The proposed expansion of the downtown library would include demolishing the existing west wing, constructing a new three story wing that extends into the existing parking lot and expanding the existing lobby to connect to the new third-story west wing. (Courtesy of Steinberg Hart)
  • According to consultant Doug Moss, a new Georgetown library branch will be needed in 15-20 years. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)
    According to consultant Doug Moss, a new Georgetown library branch will be needed in 15-20 years. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)
    As library demands increase, Georgetown City Council will look at book lockers, library micro-branches and expanding its downtown facility to serve the growing population. “[Georgetown has] a square footage issue, we don’t just have a quality of space issue,” said Doug Moss, a consultant from Steinberg Hart who worked with the city to create a long-range library plan. “We do...

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