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Normal Public Library master plan underway
07/25/2008 10:47:46

Architect Dennis Humphries discusses unique features of libraries from around the country during Thursday night's worksession.
   
By Jim Fitzpatrick

The Normal Town Council teamed up with the Library Board last night to brainstorm ideas on the future of the Normal Public Library. Consultants from Colorado based Group3 Planners and Humphries Poli Architects displayed different libraries from all over the country.

The presentation highlighted technology, libraries with multiple service points and unique children's areas to name a few. Librarian Ruth Reeves says it's a good first step.

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Council member Jason Chambers agrees.

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Consultants hope to have a comprehensive master plan finished by March of next year.


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