New computers, blinds, roof, carpet and a possible mobile library: These are some of the projects being planned for the Squamish Public Library as part of the budget.
The district plans to replace all nine public internet computers, including improvements to the public printing service, with the possibility of wireless printing.
The current computers are six-years old, and the library is one of few locations in town for the public to access computing, printing, photocopying and scanning services.
The library also provides face-to-face support and instruction to the public for using the computers.
There are also plans to replace carpet and fire alarm panels, both 23-year-old.
The carpet in the children’s area and meeting room was replaced, and there are plans to replace the carpet in the main library area too, which is approximately 9,000 square feet.
There are also plans to replace some of the broken blinds in the library.
Since there is only one central branch, the library is limited in its ability to reach all residents. There are plans for a new mobile library service in the form of a mid-size van, which would allow the library to serve spread-out areas in the SLRD.
The van would be outfitted with library materials to lend, and could also deliver outreach programming, including children’s story times, technology training and home delivery to housebound patrons.
“Offering reliable mobile service would positively impact community members with limited ability to travel to our downtown core on a regular basis,” the library says.
The library will try to secure 50% of the cost from other sources, including the SLRD.
Glenn Stainton says
The library delivers huge value for the dollar’s invested to the community and deserves the reinvestment and upgrade