The Watha T. Daniel-Shaw Library is being rebuilt. Construction is underway. Library services are being provided at an interim location, two blocks west of the old building. The architecture firm of Davis, Brody, Bond, Aedas designed the new library. The new library will open in spring 2010.

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The new two-story library will be approximately 22,000 square feet and feature a flexible design to provide inviting spaces for all.

It will include:

• Separate reading areas for adults, teens and children
• Children’s program room
• 80,000 books, DVDs, CDs and other library materials
• 32 public access computers with free Wi-Fi Internet access
• Comfortable seating for 200 customers
• Large program room for up to 100 people
• Two 12-person conference rooms
• Parking for 14 vehicles
• Vending area
• Public art by Ward 7 artist

Community Input

As part of the design process, the library hosted a series of Community Design Meetings to seek input from residents. The community also participated in the selection of the architectural team.