20061030

Make your opinions heard!

Have some ideas to share about our library's expansion and remodeling? Make your opinions heard!

Next week, on Thursday, Nov. 9th, a community workshop will be held to garner public input on desired changes and improvements for the San Juan Capistrano Regional Library construction project.

The city reports that: the workshop will be hosted by the city and Costa Mesa-based Carrier Johnson architectural firm as part of a city plan to revamp our 24-year-old architecturally renowned library for residents and future generations to come.

The city awarded a contract to the firm in August to work with the Michael Graves Company on a "space-needs" evaluation and possible expansion. The workshop will give you the opportunity to provide input on what changes or improvements you would like to see in the library. Such feedback will be a major factor in helping to shape a proposed design for the expansion project.

Michael Graves, an award-winning architect, designed the scenic 12,898-square foot library known for its distinctive postmodern design in the early 1980s.

The Graves' expansion was envisioned extending along the west side of the library with access and views to its interior courtyard, home to the popular Multicultural Arts Series. The library space study will look at areas for a homework center/computer lab; magazine lounge; young adults; storage; additional work stations; and such. To meet programming needs, other areas within the facility might be reconfigured.

The workshop will be help from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. in the La Sala Room, accessible from our library courtyard.

For more information, contact Economic Development Manager Douglas Dumhart at 949.443.6316.

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