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The
Tunkhannock Public Library in Progress
Construction
of the new Tunkhannock Public Library,
designed by Thomas C. Horlacher, A.I.A., began in August of
2000,
with
Milnes Companies
as General Contractors.
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The old library
building, built in the late
19th century, has
outlived its
usefulness.
Lack
of parking, lack of handicap accessibility, and crowded
conditions led to the campaign to build a new library.
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The new
building is located
at 220 West Tioga St.
The attractive brick exterior with its eyebrow
window will have lots of parking and will be
beautifully landscaped.
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Inside the building will be
a Community Room that
seats 75 people and will be available for
organizations
to use as a meeting room. |
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There will be a drive
through book drop so patrons can
return books when the library is
closed. |
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The building has been
designed to bring the outside in. A reading area looks out on what will be a landscaped
garden area and a view of the mountains.
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The building is all on one
floor,
with a feeling of openness. |
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The different ceiling
heights and light treatment
will help designate individual areas. |
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Opening off the
children’s
book area is a door to the community room which will make it convenient to hold children’s programs in there. |
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A section of the Community
Room will be usable
for word processing and quiet study. |
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Having room in their office
means the staff will be
able to keep away from public view the clutter
associated
with
processing books. |
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The window in the staff
office lets in light and provides a
view of route 6. |
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