(Le Mars) — The Le Mars City Council heard plans for the possible renovation and expansion of the Le Mars Public Library during Tuesday’s meeting. Director of Library Services, Shirley Taylor introduced representatives from the F-E-H Design from Sioux City. F-E-H specializes in library designs. Toi Sullivan
spoke before the city council. She presented ideas that would change the configuration of shelving, relocate the main entrance of the library from the north-side of the building, and instead place it on the east-side of the building, and move the children’s story area.
Sullivan says comments from users of the library indicated they appreciate the adult reading area that is surrounded by glass, and asked if that area could remain as it is currently being used.
The library design specialist informed the city council that simply moving the book shelves will add needed space.
Sullivan offers an explanation as to why the library officials may want to consider moving the front entrance.
The city council did not take any action on the proposed changes to the library, and at this point in time, an estimate of renovation costs has not been determined.
