This document discusses the need to renovate the Sherry Tinerella Sandwich District Library building. It provides background information on the library's history and current facilities. It notes several issues with the existing building such as lack of accessibility, electrical problems, and sewage issues. The board has decided to purchase land for a new building. The vision for a new library is outlined, which would provide more space and resources for patrons.

1. Sherry Tinerella Renovation Project

2. Sandwich District Library 107 E. Center St. Sandwich, This library was built in 1941. It is located in downtown Sandwich. It was designed to look like a Carnegie Library. Carnegie built many libraries around the country during this era. Many people in town are sentimental about the building. It is featured on materials published for and about Sandwich.

3. Population: 6,509 95.4 % White 8.4% White, Latino 2.6% Other Race 1.2% More Than One Race 15.7% of population has Disabilities Median Income: $50,215 Industries: Farming, Business Education: 78.2% High School or higher 11.2% Bachelor’s Degree or higher

4. Public Access Computers & Wireless Internet Reference: AskAway 24 hour virtual ref service, Phone, Email NetLibrary – Free downloadable audio books Readers Advisory Microfilm reader/printer Photocopier, Fax, Lamination Tax Forms, Voter Registry, ESL classes Children’s Programming, Story Times, Summer Reading Program Adult Programming Remote Access of PrairieCat, place holds and renew items online Service to Housebound Sandwich’s Library Collection: audio books, large print books, periodicals, Sandwich Record microfilm, obituary index, video, children’s books, young adult , music cds, and access to collections of 140 other library collections Online Databases: Ancestry.com, Novelist, First Search, ,

5. UPPER LEVEL LOWER LEVEL Main Library Adult Collection Photocopier, faxing, microfilm, AV collection 4 public access computers Reservation Station for pc Youth Services Children & YA Collection Single Public Restroom Color Printer

7. Needs to be ADA compliant, make accessible for people with disabilities. Needs electrical updates, new circuits, outlets. Needs better inner access. Patrons must go outside and around the corner to access the other level., everyone must use lower level for restroom. Need MORE room NO work area, staff area, programming space, or meeting rooms. No security system. Sewage problems, outdated cast iron pipes, leakage Needs major roof and gutter work.

9. A New Building for SDL

10. Board decides to purchase land - 2000 In process of purchasing land, 2008 Hire Experts: Consultant Architect Form Building Committee Concept Plan Building Plan Referendum/Capital Campaign Break Ground Build Grand Opening

11. Share the Vision Work with: Community Groups Schools Politicians Businesses

12. Princeton Public Library Member of PALS Similar Community Similar Needs Just Opened New Library in Fall 2007 Capital Campaign Brochure Link http://www.matsonpubliclibrary.org/capitalcampaign.htm

13. The mission of the Sandwich District Library is to be the center for information access through a variety of formats. To work with individuals, groups of people, and organizations to meet the needs of a diverse and growing community. The library will be a place for the public to share ideas, learn, and grow.

14. The Sandwich District Library will be a vital organization providing a culturally stimulating environment for sharing ideas, information, and materials. People of all ages, backgrounds, and levels of need will be able to access resources for self-education and enrichment.

15. The Sandwich District Library Values: Access and education of new technologies for the improvement of services Cooperation with community to meet information needs Culture and education enrichment Current publications, information, and recreational materials The thoughts, beliefs, and values of all people An environment that inspires learning, questioning, and humanities