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Champagne Dreams on a Beer Budget: Cost Conscious Library Space Designs

. . Great Libraries for NorfolkBuilding New, Modernizing Old, Strengthening All. The 1998 Study SuggestedConstructing four Anchor Branch Libraries, each serving a quadrant of the cityRenovating and Repairing up to seven existing neighborhood librariesReplacing the Kirn Main Library Improving Library material fundingImproving Library automation fundingStrengthening Library staffing levelsStrengthening overall Library maintenance.

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Champagne Dreams on a Beer Budget: Cost Conscious Library Space Designs

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    1. Champagne Dreams on a Beer Budget: Cost Conscious Library Space Designs

    10. What Have We Done? Updated branch libraries & the interiors Enhanced public computer facilities at all NPL branches Renovated Park Place Branch Library KidZones Built Mary D. Pretlow Anchor Branch Library Moved to the temporary Norfolk Main Library

    11. Updated Branch Libraries All NPL branch libraries have been updated with new paint and carpet. Approximately 30 new computers and computer stations added to every branch location. Weeded book collections. Installed KidZones in every location.

    16. Enhanced Computer Facilities at all NPL locations The new Mary D. Pretlow Anchor Branch Library houses 90 total computers The interim Norfolk Main Library houses nearly 60 computers All branch libraries have gone from having roughly 5-10 public access computers to now having nearly 30 computers with a 2 hour time limit. This has doubled computer usage and decreased the wait time for patrons

    21. New Computer Table & Chairs

    22. KidZones NPL installed KidZones in every library location. Each library locations KidZone has a different theme (ex: Jungle, Ocean, Cars & Trucks) KidZones are interactive environments where parents can engage in early literacy activities and connect with their children through play. Play fosters development in the social, emotional, intellectual, and physical aspects of a child’s life; thus helping a child to get ready to read. KidZones include infant toys, activity tables, manipulative toys, creative play stations, children’s books, and early literacy information for parents.

    23. KidZones cont…

    30. Budget for Branch Renovations (Per branch) 30 Computer Tables - $607 each ($18,205) 30 Computer Chairs - $180 each ($5,400) 30 New Computers - $1500 each ($45,000) Electrical for computers - $15,000 New Paint & Carpet for each branch – ($35,000) KidZone for each branch – ($5,000) Three KidZones were sponsored by The Rotary Club of Norfolk TOTAL COST for each branch = $123,605

    33. Park Place Branch Library Renovations We renovated Park Place Branch Library by: Converting 1,100 square feet of existing space in the Park Place Multi Service Center for Park Place Branch Library use. Adding 30 new computers. Installing a new KidZone. Adding new furniture, paint, carpet, and lighting.

    34. Park Place Branch Library Renovations cont… The changes to the branch have increased the foot traffic of not only the library but also of the Park Place Multiservice Center. In July 2008, Park Place more than doubled its circulation from last July, and computer usage was 3 times higher than last July.

    35. Park Place Branch Library BEFORE

    47. Budget For Park Place Renovations The Park Place Library expansion project was awarded a $99,000 grant from The Norfolk Foundation. The City of Norfolk’s $200,000 contribution to the project was used for construction and renovations costs. Total Renovation Costs: $300,000

    49. Opening the Mary D. Pretlow Anchor Branch Library

    54. Mary D. Pretlow Anchor Branch Library Opened March 13, 2008 Since opening, the Mary D. Pretlow Anchor Branch has: Circulated over 30,000 books a month 34,000 people visit the library each month Over 7,000 people have registered for new library cards Over 50% of Pretlow’s public access computers are used every hour

    55. A great new book collection A 2,000 square foot TeenZone A 45-seat adult reading area 10,000 square foot Children’s Library & KidZone A state-of-the-art computer center bringing the total to 90+ computers in the entire building

    56. Features cont… 3 group study rooms A public program and community meeting area featuring 120 seats A vending area with table and chairs Expanded operating hours to include more nights and Sundays Ocean View Station Museum office and displays

    62. Teen Zone

    71. Book Collection

    77. Design Team for Mary D. Pretlow Anchor Branch Library

    79. The Future of Norfolk’s Main Library

    80. Kirn Memorial Main Library Kirn Memorial Main Library was in operation for close to 50 years. This summer, the building will be taken down in order to build a transit station for the new Light Rail Transit coming to Norfolk.

    81. Main Library Timeline October 2007: City of Norfolk negotiates purchase of building, announces plans to partially renovate it for use as an interim main library October 2008: Mayor Paul Fraim announces that Frank Batten, Sr., long-time chairman of Landmark Communications, has committed a $20 million contribution to the construction of a new main library complex in downtown Norfolk October 2008: Norfolk Public Library Administrative Offices and Service Center opens at 1155 Pineridge Road, with 30,000 square feet that includes 12,000 square feet of office space and an 18,000 square foot warehouse January 2, 2009: Norfolk Main Library at 235 East Plume Street is partially opened for public use March 11, 2009: Norfolk Main Library is fully opened to the public

    90. The Next Phase- Col. Samuel L. Slover Main Library Frank Batten Sr., long-time chairman of Landmark Communications, committed a $20 million contribution to the construction of the new main library. The new main library complex will be named in honor of Batten’s uncle, Colonel Samuel L. Slover, founder of Landmark Communications. The library will be called the Col. Samuel Slover Main Library The Col. Slover Main Library will be designed in the next 18-24 months with a two year construction period to follow. A venture the City of Norfolk and Norfolk Public Library are ecstatic to embark upon.

    91. Col. Samuel Slover Main Library cont… The City will erect a 60,000 sq. ft. building adjacent to the interim Norfolk Main Library (48,000 sq. ft.), and connecting the 2 buildings with a recessed glass atrium and courtyard. This will create the Slover Main Library. The Slover Main Library will total 108,000 square feet. By combining the square footage of the main library with the Administrative Offices & Service Center (30,000 sq. ft.), the total space increases to 138,000 square feet. This compares well to the 77,000 square feet of space that was in the former Kirn Memorial Library.

    93. Where Do We Go From Here? Continue to strengthen our ongoing relationship with customers Continue to listen to the needs of our customers and staff Continue to renovate branch libraries Complete design and construction of a new Main Library Begin planning for a South Anchor Branch Library Increase staff development opportunities Continue to strengthen the Library’s website and our use of computer technology tools Upgrade our Bookmobile Further develop the use of the Norfolk Public Library Administrative Offices & Service Center

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