Local library seeks community feedback on renovation plans

Erie County Public Library held an open house on planned renovations to the Mead Children's Library, which include themed areas such as a "fiction forest," more technology and reservable study rooms.

The Erie County Public Library is asking residents for feedback on planned updates to the Mead Children's Library. This week the library hosted an open house to display proposed designs and hear community views. Officials say the project is intended to expand programming and better reflect local needs. Funding for the renovations comes from state American Rescue Plan funds. Planned changes and logistics: - The design includes themed areas described as a "fiction forest" and a "nonfiction neighborhood." - Plans call for more technology and reservable study rooms inside the children's library. - The renovation is funded through state American Rescue Plan funds. - Alyssa Johnson, outreach coordinator, said the project aims to enhance programming and make the space reflect community needs. - A second open house is scheduled for Thursday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., and library officials are accepting feedback online. Summary: The renovations would add themed spaces and modern amenities, which library officials say will support expanded programming and better meet local needs. The next scheduled public opportunity to view the plans is the Thursday open house from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., and officials report online feedback is being accepted.