Community Forum #1 Update
During the week of December 9, 2025, Morrisson-Reeves Library hosted two Community Forum sessions regarding the Comprehensive Building Masterplan and proposed library building renovations.
To view the full recording of the forum, please click here. We invited the public to share their thoughts and ideas by taking our input survey, which was open through December 31, 2024. We had over 100 responses to the survey.
Masterplanning Goals
- Address concerns identified in facilities assessment
- Opportunities to utilize existing building components
- Identify and prioritize community wants and needs
- Define staff tasks & workspace requirements
- Determine building organization
- Address site and connections to surrounding community
The Building – Case for Significant Renovations
- Comprehensive facilities planning identified in MRL Strategic Plan
- Building systems are approaching end of life
- Expanding public areas into underutilized staff areas
- Staff and operational efficiencies
- Building and utility efficiencies
The Building – Extensive Improvements
- Convenient and welcoming site
- More convenient building entrance
- Visibility and connectivity to surrounding area
- Improved spaces
- Tutoring and small-group work rooms
- More accessible collections
- Expanded/updated technology
- Additional options to connect
The Building – ROI for Patrons and the Richmond Region
- Contribute to downtown renaissance
- Enhanced programming and patron experience
- More cost-effective operations
- Better delivery of services to fulfill our mission to be the hub for the community