Talbot County Free Library Director Dana Newman recently shared plans to expand and renovate the St. Michaels branch, emphasizing the importance of community input in the design process.
The expansion plan was initially conceived 10 years ago, but factors, including the COVID-19 pandemic, delayed the project. Now, with funding from the state and county, the design process is beginning. Local architecture firm, Davis, Bowen and Friedel, has been selected to oversee the project.
Newman invites the St. Michaels and Bay Hundred communities to attend a community input session on May 4th at the library. The architects will present initial designs and gather feedback from residents on their preferences for the library’s future.
The library’s limited lot size allows for a 3,700 square feet addition, necessitating renovations to the interior as well. Planned improvements include quiet study spaces, expanded teen and children’s areas, a small cafe, and increased reading areas.
Newman hopes that the community will come out in force on May 4th at 6 pm to share their ideas and ensure that the library’s expansion will cater to the community’s evolving needs.
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