The Aberdeen Timberland Library is planning a remodel, and they are asking for input from the community.
Planning for the Aberdeen Timberland Library remodel began in 2019.
The regional library says on their planning page that the COVID-19 pandemic caused a halt in planning, allowing time to “process the design more deeply to meet future needs for spatial distance, cleanliness, and safety”.
During this downtime, staff say that they have been able to consider new needs of the community such as online library services, an increase in digital collections, and developing ways to serve those without a reliable internet connection.
The 2021 remodel is intended to reconnect the current and future generations of the City of Aberdeen to their library.
Using input from the community to guide the process, as well as experts working on the planning, the remodel is said to pair the best of libraries in design and functionality with our city’s rich past, while “highlighting the role of the library as crucial to community resiliency, vitality and success”.
In addition, TRL says that with the latest statewide restrictions they have made changes to all branch locations.until at least December 14, 2020.
Timberland Regional Library will limit service in the following ways to help the spread of Covid-19:
Remodel Information Links:
Quick information PDF sheet in English and Spanish: Eng Aberdeen Timberland Library Remodel Brochure.pdf SP Aberdeen Timberland Library Remodel Brochure.pdf
Full Case PDF statement in English (Spanish coming soon): EN Aberdeen Timberland LIb Full Case Statement.pdf
YouTube Videos: English: Reconnecting Communities Introduction First Floor Vision Second Floor Vision Pavilion Vision
Spanish: First Floor Vision Second Floor Vision Pavilion Vision
Comments are open now for the planning process:
For updates and more information online visit: TRL.org/locations/aberdeen
Email comments or questions to: [email protected]
Call: 360-533-2360
Follow the Aberdeen TRL Facebook Page and Chat using Facebook Messenger: Aberdeen Timberland Library Page https://www.facebook.com/AberdeenTimberlandLibrary/
Community Board: pinterest.com/aberdeenredesign
Pick up Comment Cards at local businesses and Aberdeen Library Takeout Service