Comments on: Library Expansion Brainstorming - First in a Series, Tonight! http://locallygrownnorthfield.org/post/3356/ Blogging and podcasting the people, issues, and events of Northfield, MN Tue, 06 Jan 2009 23:48:32 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7 hourly 1 By: Laurie Kodet http://locallygrownnorthfield.org/post/3356/comment-page-1/#comment-60064 Laurie Kodet Fri, 23 May 2008 14:30:01 +0000 http://locallygrownnorthfield.org/?p=3356#comment-60064 Northfield Public Library Picture the Possibilities: Site Feasibility Study Public Meeting #2 St. John’s Fellowship Hall Tuesday, May 27, 2008 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. 1. What is this meeting about? (Library Board and Jack Poling, MS&R) (7:00 – 7:15) Quick review of May 13 meeting Overview of tonight’s meeting and goals 2. Presentation of some successful historical renovation projects (Jack Poling) (7:15 – 7:45) 3. Discussion of possible options for expansion. Time to brainstorm and explore ideas (Jack Poling) (7:45 – 8:45) 4. When can I express my concerns and ideas? Set stage for 3rd and final public meeting (Library Board and Jack Poling) 8:45 – 9:00 website address: www.northfieldmn.info, “Picture the Possibilities” Northfield Public Library
Picture the Possibilities: Site Feasibility Study
Public Meeting #2
St. John’s Fellowship Hall
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
7:00 – 9:00 p.m.

1. What is this meeting about? (Library Board and Jack Poling, MS&R) (7:00 – 7:15)
Quick review of May 13 meeting
Overview of tonight’s meeting and goals

2. Presentation of some successful historical renovation projects (Jack Poling) (7:15 – 7:45)

3. Discussion of possible options for expansion. Time to brainstorm and explore ideas (Jack Poling) (7:45 – 8:45)

4. When can I express my concerns and ideas? Set stage for 3rd and final public meeting (Library Board and Jack Poling) 8:45 – 9:00

website address: http://www.northfieldmn.info, “Picture the Possibilities”

]]> By: Tracy Davis http://locallygrownnorthfield.org/post/3356/comment-page-1/#comment-59587 Tracy Davis Tue, 13 May 2008 20:44:15 +0000 http://locallygrownnorthfield.org/?p=3356#comment-59587 I'm not sure which Library staffer does the blog and updates, but I'll drop them a note. I’m not sure which Library staffer does the blog and updates, but I’ll drop them a note.

]]> By: Anne Bretts http://locallygrownnorthfield.org/post/3356/comment-page-1/#comment-59584 Anne Bretts Tue, 13 May 2008 20:00:10 +0000 http://locallygrownnorthfield.org/?p=3356#comment-59584 Great, Tracy. Perhaps then, they can link or copy that information into the blog so people don't have to hunt for it. An option for comments and questions would be good as well. Great, Tracy. Perhaps then, they can link or copy that information into the blog so people don’t have to hunt for it. An option for comments and questions would be good as well.

]]> By: Tracy Davis http://locallygrownnorthfield.org/post/3356/comment-page-1/#comment-59578 Tracy Davis Tue, 13 May 2008 19:02:55 +0000 http://locallygrownnorthfield.org/?p=3356#comment-59578 I believe much of that information is available on the Library’s <a href="http://www.ci.northfield.mn.us/library/longrangeplanning" rel="nofollow">long-range planning page</a> and in the <a href="http://locallygrownnorthfield.org/wp-content/uploads/2008/02/northfield-report-optimized2.pdf" rel="nofollow">Community Needs Assessment</a>. I believe much of that information is available on the Library’s long-range planning page and in the Community Needs Assessment.

]]> By: Anne Bretts http://locallygrownnorthfield.org/post/3356/comment-page-1/#comment-59573 Anne Bretts Tue, 13 May 2008 17:40:10 +0000 http://locallygrownnorthfield.org/?p=3356#comment-59573 It would be very helpful if the blog site -- and the meetings ahead -- would include information about what the library does now, what space each activity/service has and how that compares to national averages. How big should a children's section be? How much of that space should be bookshelves and how much whould be open space and how much storytelling/activity space? Dreaming is nice, but if the goal is to determine whether the current site can be used, some real numbers need to be included. The last planning series earlier this year was hampered, with volunteers trying to plan without any concrete information. It also would be helpful to have links or short summaries describing how other libraries have addressed the problem, including both new and expanded facilities. Yes, preserving a building is a worthy goal, but this discussion should be about the best possible library. If by some chance, the current building isn't the best choice, it doesn't have to be blown up or burned down. It can serve any number of tremendously valuable purposes and still serve as a draw to downtown. Yes, let's really dream of all the possibilities. This is a wonderful opportunity for downtown and the entire community, no matter what the outcome. It would be very helpful if the blog site — and the meetings ahead — would include information about what the library does now, what space each activity/service has and how that compares to national averages. How big should a children’s section be? How much of that space should be bookshelves and how much whould be open space and how much storytelling/activity space?
Dreaming is nice, but if the goal is to determine whether the current site can be used, some real numbers need to be included. The last planning series earlier this year was hampered, with volunteers trying to plan without any concrete information.
It also would be helpful to have links or short summaries describing how other libraries have addressed the problem, including both new and expanded facilities.
Yes, preserving a building is a worthy goal, but this discussion should be about the best possible library.
If by some chance, the current building isn’t the best choice, it doesn’t have to be blown up or burned down. It can serve any number of tremendously valuable purposes and still serve as a draw to downtown.
Yes, let’s really dream of all the possibilities. This is a wonderful opportunity for downtown and the entire community, no matter what the outcome.

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