COMMACK LIBRARY BOND VOTE PASSES
February 2016 Update:
The last several months have been very busy for us at the Library preparing for the renovation of the Commack Public Library. Many meetings with the architect, the and construction managers among others have been occurring with progress being made on the plans and the project. We also continue to be actively pursuing a temporary location for the Library while the renovation occurs. Financing is also being arranged and various surveys of the mechanical systems are being conducted in preparation for the renovation. It is anticipated that we will have everything in place to commence the project in early fall of 2016. We will continue to keep you updated regarding the status of the project via our newsletter and this webpage.
The Commack Public Library Board of Trustees and Library Director are extremely pleased to announce that our voters have APPROVED the October 20, 2015 Bond Referendum Vote!
The official election results were: 460 Yes and 164 No.
We would like to express our sincere gratitude to each one of you who committed your "spare" time to help "get out the vote" as well as to each one of you who took the time to physically come out to vote for this important investment in the future of your public library. Your approval clearly shows the wonderful, caring and forward-thinking community that we are privileged to call home.
Our renovation and building program calls for taking the structural building down to its "shell," and renovating it to enable the Library to effectively address the new and expanded services that you have requested. Some of the key highlights include:
- A separate children's room designed to provide an enriching environment for children and families with special, dedicated spaces for computer use, play space and programs
- A dedicated areas for senior citizens
- A designated young adult area for teenagers
- A large, dividable community room and meeting room space for Library programs and community groups
- Handicapped accessible and ADA compliant
- Additional space for public seating and leisure reading
- Quiet rooms for individual and/or group study
- Technologically flexible building for the 21st century
- Increased Wi-Fi efficiency throughout the building
- More energy efficient and cost-effective building systems
- Overhead ceiling mounted projector and new audio/visual equipment for use with visual presentations, educational and music programs, movies, with assistive listening devices for the hearing impaired
Moving forward, we will keep you informed of our progress and all important information that you will need to know about the Library's renovation in the monthly Colophon newsletter as well as on this webpage. Be sure to check these resources frequently.
As always, thank you for your continued interest in your Library, and please feel free to send us any suggestions you may have by filling out the form below, and clicking on "Submit".
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