Community Forum #3 Reveals Initial Renovation Plans

We’re thrilled to share an update on the exciting renovation project underway at Morrisson-Reeves Library. We held our third Community Forum to unveil the initial floor plans and 3D renderings for the future of your library during Community Forum #3 in the first half of May.

During Community Forum #3, we presented the latest renovation updates. We shared initial floor plans and 3D renderings, offering a first look at the future library. Below is a recap of the design information from the forum.

A Vision Taking Shape

At Community Forum #3, we presented the initial floor plans for both the upper and lower levels of the library. These plans offer a first look at how the renovated spaces will be organized to better serve our community. Accompanying the floor plans were 3D renderings, providing a visual glimpse into the look and feel of the transformed library.

These initial designs are a direct result of the comprehensive planning process, which has been guided by several key objectives:

• Addressing concerns identified in the facilities assessment.
• Prioritizing opportunities to utilize existing building components.
• Identifying and prioritizing community wants and needs.
• Defining staff tasks & workspace requirements.
• Determining the building organization.
• Addressing site needs and connections to the surrounding community.

What to Expect in the Renovated MRL

The renovation plans are designed to create a dynamic library. Key features included in the plans are:

• Enhanced Accessibility: Ensuring that the library are easily accessible to all members of our community.
• Inviting Outdoor Spaces: Creating welcoming and usable outdoor areas for reading, relaxing, and community engagement.
• More Meeting Rooms: Providing a greater number of flexible meeting spaces for community groups and library programs.
• A Spacious New Event Space: Designing an adaptable event space capable of accommodating up to 500 people for larger gatherings and programs.
• Expanded Youth and Teen Areas: Creating dedicated spaces tailored to the needs and interests of young people.
• A Dedicated History & Genealogy Center: Providing a focused space for research and exploration of local history and family heritage.
• A New Business Center: Offering technology resources and support for entrepreneurs and the local business community.
• Addressing Critical Infrastructure: Resolving architectural, mechanical, structural, site, and safety issues identified in the facilities assessment.
• A Dedicated Friends of the Library Store: Providing a welcoming space for the Friends to support the library through book sales and merchandise.

Watch the Community Forum & View the Slides

For a more in-depth look at the initial plans and the discussions from Community Forum #3, you can watch the full recording below.

Download the presentation slides

Proposed Floorplans