IT is typical for libraries to experience an upswing in patronage after a
remodel or rebuild. However, after the first year, that upswing disappears and
number of visitors goes down. That didn't happen at Hosmer, but we added
$450,000 in books and programming to keep that from happening. However, Central
library stats have been plummeting this last year to 18 months.
Wizard Marks, Central
Bruce Gaarder wrote:
> I read the coverage of the new Ridgedale library and how use has increased.
>
> It made me wonder if anyone can contrast what they got for their $22 million
> and what Minneapolis will get for the dollars to be spent on the downtown
> library. I know that there are branch projects in the overall figure,
> so I know that I don't have a grip on what the difference is.
>
> Bruce Gaarder
> Highland Park Saint Paul
> [EMAIL PROTECTED]
