From WENCA: WEST END NEEDS A LIBRARY Proposed Location: 901 W. Beech St. (former location of Crossfit: King of the Beach) Anticipated Opening: January 2015 Proposed Services: - Emphasis on technology: computers, tablets, printers, fax, copiers, scanners, high-speed Internet for residents to use - E-book checkouts/downloads to your PDA, assistance from the West End branch employee, search the entire library database and checkout books/videos/audio books from your home computer and pick up next day at the West End Branch - Periodicals/reference materials/children’s books are expected to be available - Crayon Kiosk holding i-Pads (a big hit in the main branch youth services!) - Multi-use Community Center (day/evening use) with fun and engaging programming for all: a place to meet, share ideas, hold classes, children’s movies, musical events, games (examples include chess, bridge, board games, etc.), use for senior citizens, book clubs, and after school programs - West End children will be able to walk to the library (leave your car in its spot!) Do not expect someone else to fight this battle for you. It is up to you and your neighbors. The new West End Library Branch will NOT happen without visible support from a large number of West End residents. The library board has to see that you and your neighbors want this branch. Show up at the September 17th Library Board meeting, 8 pm, upstairs at the Long Beach Library, Park Ave. by City Hall Sign the petitions going around the neighborhood now!
Posted on: Mon, 15 Sep 2014 21:12:57 +0000
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