Tumwater, WA — 1/25/2024
The Timberland Regional Library is thrilled to announce a significant milestone in its mission to enhance and increase access to library services in their 5-county district. Last night, the TRL Board of Trustees officially approved a contract with Schweisow Contruction, of Centralia, to construct a 3,400-square-foot library designed by Aetta Architects on a one-acre site in Randle, WA.
The East Lewis County library building is a testament to TRL’s commitment to provide modern, accessible, and innovative library services to the communities within their district and marks a historic moment as it is the first brand new library building to be erected in the region in two decades.
Key Features of the New Library Building:
- Size: The new library will span 3,400 square feet with an open concept providing ample space for a diverse collection of books, multimedia resources, and community gathering areas.
- Location: The future library will be on Hwy 12 within walking distance of White Pass Elementary and Jr/Sr High Schools.
- Design: The design includes a four-season glass meeting room space that opens into the library to allow for additional room for large programs or events to foster a sense of community and encourage lifelong learning.
- Drive-thru window: To serve patrons on the move, there will be a drive-thru window to pick up holds and return materials, as well as a quick stop area inside to use the computer or printer, or to check out library materials.
- New Children & Teens Areas: The new children’s area will have ample room for exploring, family time, and space for parents to relax while their children are playing, reading, or attending a story time or program. An area for teens will provide a fun and vibrant space for teens to play video games, hang out, or quietly study or read.
- Accessibility: The space will have plenty of comfortable seating, low shelving for displays and quick access to the newest and latest books and materials.
- Expanded access: The new library will offer Expanded Access Hours (EAH) to allow for self-service after hours and on weekends outside of normal library hours.
- Community Engagement: The new library is designed to be a community hub, offering versatile spaces for meetings, events, and programs for patrons of all ages.
Hal Blanton, Member at Large, Lewis County, Timberland Regional Library Board of Trustees: “We really care about our smaller communities, our outlying communities, and this is just going to be a great facility for the people in far East Lewis County, and particularly in Randle.”
Cheryl Heywood, Executive Director, Timberland Regional Library: "We are thrilled the TRL Board of Trustees voted to approve the construction to the new Mountain View Timberland Library, the first new library in 26 years! This approval is a testament to our commitment to meeting the evolving needs of our community. We look forward to providing an exceptional library experience that will benefit generations to come."
A virtual groundbreaking slated for February (Date/Time TBA), will be held on Facebook Live with construction set to start shortly after. The Timberland Regional Library anticipates the grand opening of the new facility in December of 2024.
More information and ongoing updates on the project can be found on the New Mountain View Library Page on Timberland Regional Library’s Website. To be added to an email list to receive email updates on the new library, email communications@trl.org.
For media inquiries, please contact:
Rose Enos-Weedmark
renosweedmark@trl.org
360-943-5001
About Timberland Regional Library
Timberland Regional Library provides for the entertainment, information, and lifelong learning needs of Grays Harbor, Lewis, Mason, Pacific, and Thurston County residents at 29 community public libraries locations. The library system is funded mainly by local property taxes, timber tax, fundraising efforts of TRL Friends of the Library, and generous donations by individual supporters.
All Timberland library programs are free and open to the public. Anyone needing special accommodations to participate in a library's programs may contact the library one week in advance.
For more information visit TRL.org
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