The past couple of weeks have seen delays on all
fronts. We apologize that our phones
went out on Sept 12. As I write this on
Sept 23, they are still not back. Library
staff has been using their personal cell phones to try to keep in touch. Every other day, I have spoken with 4 to 5
people at the telephone company who promised that tomorrow was “The Day.” This week, we contacted a different provider. We are now waiting for the “release of the
numbers” so a new provider can activate service. We are told this must legally happen within a
week. So next week, our phone service
should be restored.
Despite our lack of phone services, we have heard from many
regarding the highly contentious library layouts. Many are understandably confused. SBL is one of 176 association libraries in Connecticut. This means we are an independent 501(3)c
non-profit organization governed by the Library Board. We are tenants in the town’s building. Like all landlords, the town is responsible
for the structure, HVAC, building maintenance and the outside of the
building. The Library is responsible for
the furniture and services that take place inside the building. We strive to make this partnership work for
everyone.
The furnishing / layout have gone through many reiterations:
A. The Library
pre-renovation.
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B. Original layout
submitted to the State Library Construction grant.
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E. Revised Library
layout approved unanimously by the Library Board September 12, in consideration
of the Selectman and Library’s shared concerns.
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F. Second proposed
plan given to the Library from the town.
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G. Current Library
Board approved plan.
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We have always known that calculating exact space is
impossible, and that we will need
adjustment. So this current plan (G) is
not fixed in stone, but we are hopefully close!
As you read this, the 300 or so boxes, including materials from the Mini B and the materials that have
been stored at Horace Porter School for the past two years, are tucked into
corners at the Library. The storage
company has begun to unpack the approximately 900 boxes that have been at their
warehouse.
SCE