Why does HTFL need a new building?
A. The current building, (with additions), was designed at a time when libraries, although valued, were not active hubs of the community. The design also pre-dated computers. As a result, the current space does not provide adequate areas for children, teens, and adults to use the library as a community center, study space, to comfortably attend programs, tutor or be tutored, etc. The current library has difficult sight lines, restricted wiring, limited use of collection and program space, and practically no parking. The building is difficult and expensive to maintain because of its age and because of the poor quality of the construction of the addition.
