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Public comments favor Jones Library expansion as Amherst Town Council prepares to vote
Valerie Gracechild of Amherst reads in the atrium of the Jones Library in Amherst, Aug. 15, 2019. GAZETTE FILE PHOTO
Published: 4/5/2021 9:50:15 PM
AMHERST A $36.3 million project to expand and renovate the Jones Library received significant support from residents at a hearing Monday night.
A decision by the Town Council was expected late Monday night following the hearing on the project, expected to break ground as soon as next March, that attracted more than 100 participants.
Under the plans, if approved, the original 1928 structure would be rehabilitated and the addition completed in 1993 would be replaced to increase the library from 48,000 square feet to 63,000 square feet.
Georgetown Peabody Library awarded $2.5K grant
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The Georgetown Peabody Library was recently awarded a grant for $2,500 from the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act funding that was distributed by the Institute of Museum and Library Services.
“Libraries have done an incredible job adapting to virtual and remote programming for residents throughout the pandemic,” said MBLC Director James Lonergan. “These grants continue to support this great work and bring vital programming for everyone in Massachusetts.”
Due to COVID restrictions, the Georgetown Peabody Library has been closed to public browsing and programming events. While curbside service for borrowing materials, children story hours and craft kits have been successful and appreciated, library staff are currently not meeting all the needs of young adult and adult patrons in regards to events and enrichment programming.
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