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EXCITING NEWS! Our Ontario renovations are finally complete! Find our before and after photos on this webpage.
Our Ontario library has undergone an exciting makeover to create a more modern, welcoming, and functional space. Improved facilities include upgraded reading areas, creative spaces, increased accessibility, enhanced technology, and new community spaces for everyone to enjoy.
Here is a gallery of before photos from our Ontario Branch.
Our new interior will feature modern designs with bold colors. Take a look at the sketches here.
Want a closer look at our floor plan? The floor plan includes new community spaces, children’s and teen zones, and an outdoor reading area. You can find it here.
Here there will be a gallery of construction photos and updates on our renovations.
New Technology and Accessibility
More Community Spaces
New Children and Teen Spaces
An Outdoor Reading Space
Why is it necessary to remodel the Library? The building was in need of many essential infrastructure repairs, such as HVAC, lighting, restrooms, entrance/exit, parking, etc.. In addition to necessary building updates, MRCPL is improving the Ontario Branch to fully meet the needs of today’s library users, including:
Updating the children’s department
Creating a new teen space
Updating spaces for technology
Improving accessibility
Improving efficiency and reducing operating costs (HVAC, lighting, acoustic elements)
Adding an outdoor reading space
Allowing 24/7 locker pick-up access
Increasing the number of public meeting room spaces to meet growing demand from the public.
Why Ontario Branch?
The Library created a Master Facilities Plan in 2022 and looked at projects that could be prioritized. Due to the inefficiencies at one of MRCPL’s busiest locations, it was decided to move forward with the Ontario project first.
How did you select the architect and construction companies?
Requests for Qualifications were advertised in accordance with the Ohio Revised Code. From the submissions, three design firms and three construction companies were shortlisted and interviewed. The Library Board of Trustees selected the firms that offered the best value. HBM Architects was selected to lead the project.
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