Currently library staff are working with the project architects to fine tune the internal workings of the new library. We are considering questions such as: Is there enough space for our collections to expand by at least 20%? Does the layout of the children’s area allow for children’s activities to take place? Is there ample space for [...]
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Fine tuning the floor plan
Posted in Uncategorized on May 18, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Eldor & Polly Lee Family Land Donation
Posted in Uncategorized on May 15, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
This Saturday, May 16 the Library Board will be honoring the Eldor & Polly Lee family donation of their Hammer Slough property to the City. The property, which is adjacent to the site of the new library, will be called “Centennial Park”. Everyone is invite to join us in recognizing the Lee family’s generosity by [...]
If you build it, they will come
Posted in Uncategorized on December 19, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
The new Gerish Branch Library in Girdwood opened in May 2008. The new 9,000 square-foot Library also houses a Community Center, which gives the Girdwood community a much needed public gathering place.
A six-month progress report has found a dramatic rise in circulation, visits and attendance at children’s programs since the new library opened. Learn more about [...]
Library Board decides to postpone local bond initiative
Posted in Uncategorized on May 29, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
This week the Library Board decided to postpone a local bond initiative for a new library. After an encouraging visit from Ed and Cathy Rasmuson, along with the results of a recent survey, it was decided that this was not a good year to make a ballot appearance.
In late April the McDowell Group surveyed [...]
Library is an essential resource in our rainy town
Posted in Uncategorized on April 11, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
My name is Karen Quitslund and I currently serve on the library board. My family and I came to Petersburg almost six years ago on our sailboat. Our original intention was to just spend the winter here but Petersburg really captured our hearts and we have felt at home ever since. I believe that the [...]
Q&A: Why not use an existing building in town?
Posted in Uncategorized on April 11, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
There are two essential components to consider with existing buildings: 1) A downtown location that offers safe access for children and other pedestrians and contributes to maintaining our vibrant downtown, and 2) adequate floor space on one floor so expensive staffing increases are not required for security and customer service. The library board has been [...]
A new library – consider the opportunities
Posted in Uncategorized on April 8, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
(From the Petersburg Pilot, March 27)
To the Editor:
I grew up in Petersburg in the 1980’s and chose to return to Petersburg with my husband, Bob, in 2000, to raise our three children. The library quickly became our family’s favorite community location because of its excellent selection of books, magazines, DVDs, CDs, audio books and Internet [...]
“From good to great”…planning the library’s future
Posted in Uncategorized on January 24, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
What makes a library great? Excellence must be defined locally and it results when library services match community needs, interests and priorities. Our customers are critical to our success and setting strong, clear goals that are relevant to our community will make our library the best it can be.
The library board and staff will meet Feb [...]
The new library funding plan
Posted in funding on November 9, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
86% of Petersburg voters polled last spring who say it is time our town had a new library facility. So, how can we pay for this? Many people have told us that they would support a new library but the poll showed that they do not want an increase in property tax to pay for it. Another way to raise [...]
