11/21/06: Library Expansion Recomendation (PDF) - The Library Board has recommended that both libraries be consolidated into a new facility near the center of town.
Irondequoit Public Library Board of Trustees
Karyl Mammano, President
Irena Skrobach, Vice President
Elaine Cole, Secretary
Mary Ellen Jones, Treasurer
David Heffer
Stephanie Squicciarini
Miriam Ganze
Terry Buford, Library Director
45 Cooper Rd
Rochester, NY 14617
585-336-6062
E-mail: tbuford@libraryweb.org
Write, call or email the Library Board to discuss the proposed plan
Introduction
In response to a series of rumors about the future of the library, the Irondequoit Public Library Board of Trustees, in November 2003, wrote a letter to the citizens of Irondequoit promising that no decisions had been made about the future of the two existing library branches. While recognizing the need to improve conditions at the outdated, undersized and deteriorating library facilities, the Board of Trustees further promised that no decisions would be made until a thorough, objective study of the situation was undertaken. In an effort to keep citizens informed of the progress made so far, we present the information below.
Get Involved!
The Irondequoit Public Library Board of Trustees urges you to get involved in the process of determining the future of the library. Review the documents below. Visit libraries in other towns to see what is possible. Think about how the library can best meet the needs of your family and the entire community. Communicate your ideas to town and library officials. The Community Stakeholder Team and the Design Charettes were just the beginning of opportunities for you to get involved. In the coming months there will be many more chances to be sure that your library service needs will be considered. Go to your library, this site or local media to be sure of not missing your chance to contribute!
Contents
Please note: Many of these documents require Adobe Acrobat Reader installed on your PC. To download a free copy, CLICK HERE.
Library Board Letter to Citizens of Irondequoit
Project Timeline (PDF)
Surviving Blueprints and Drawings of Existing Buildings
Building Conditions Survey Report
A report from the Thomas Group outlining the current condition of the two branches, their suitability for expansion, and repairs or improvements needed to continue as viable library facilities.
Part One: Evaluation of Pauline Evans Branch (PDF)
Part Two: Evaluation Of Helen McGraw Branch (PDF)
Part Three: Summary from PowerPoint Slides (PDF)
Expansion Feasibility Study of Existing Buildings (PDF)
In 2003, the Library Board commissioned a structural engineering consulting firm, Herrick - Saylor Engineers, P.C., to determine the feasibility of adding a second floor to the existing library buildings, Here is the report generated from that study.
Design Charettes Results and Pictures
Drawings and photographs from a two day workshop where the Library Board, architects form the Thomas Group, members of the Community Stakeholder Team and committed citizens of Irondequoit brainstormed ideas for remodeling or expanding the current branches as well as multiple scenarios for new library construction. (Warning, this is a large file (28 MB) and it will take some time to download).
Panz Library Consulting Report
A report estimating library space needs in Irondequoit for the future based on national standards, studies of current library collections, current use and interviews with library staff. Also contains estimated budget implications of single and multiple branch approaches to library expansion.
Part One: Report Transmittal Letter (PDF)
Part Two: Final Report (PDF)
Part Three: Appendices
Appendix A - Detailed program for single branch facility (PDF)
Appendix B - Detailed program for East Branch (PDF)
Appendix C - Detailed program for West Branch (PDF)
Appendix D - Spreadsheet Comparisons
Thomas Group Final Report
A master document containing all the findings of the Thomas Group as well as summaries of the Panz Library Consulting Report, Building Conditions Survey and documentation of all meetings, Community Stakeholder Team activities and Design Charettes. Also includes descriptions of the processes used and options discussed as well as cost estimates and budget impact statements.
PowerPoint of Presentation to Town Board (PDF)
A progress report to the Town Board by the Library Board, Library Director, The Thomas Group and Panz Library Consulting on September 20, 2005. Includes summaries of the above information as well comparisons of the Irondequoit library branches with libraries in other communities in terms of age, size and amount of use.
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Current Library Branches
Pauline Evans Branch
45 Cooper Rd.
Helen McGraw Branch
2180 East Ridge Rd.
Both branches were built circa 1963 at 9,000 square feet each. Both were expanded circa 1985 to 12,000 square feet each.
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