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COLLABORATION + IMAGINATION = INNOVATION
The changing role of Public Libraries
in Rural Communities: Session #420
Presented by:
Julie Andrews-Jotham
Branch Manager, Brampton Public Library
I. Craig Davidson
CAO/Clerk-Treasurer Municipality of Hastings Highlands
Kimberly McMunn
CEO, Hastings Highlands Public Library
Where is Hastings Highlands?
Maynooth
History
Naturally…inspiringCloser than Algonquin, but with all the rugged charm, pristine lakes and outdoor adventures... North Hastings will empower you!
Artistic Community
Where we started……..
Where we ended up….
A multipurpose community facility
The gymnasium is the place for presentations and gatherings. Here, mayor
Ron Emond and members of Council receive a donation of children’s art for the library
while grades 5 and 6 from Maynooth Public School look on.
Children’s area is bathed in natural light
The build up… In the years preceding the actual building
process, the library underwent significant changes in its programs and services and was able to increase public support and library membership.
Circulation rose over 250% during the three years prior to building
Programming attendance rose exponentially as connections with the local public school and other community groups were forged
The case for a new library was solidified!
How we got here
Imagination Collaboration
Research and many library tours and investigation
enabled us to create a vision of how the multi-use building could
function. Meetings with stakeholders and residents helped
us “think big” about the possible uses for the facility.
We wanted to anchor our community, inspire learning, and model what
public buildings can be.
We were always, and continue to be, open to new ideas and
partnerships.
Hastings-Prince Edward District School Board
Hastings Highlands Council
HHP Library Board Downtown Revitalization Maynooth Business
Association North Hastings Heritage
Network Community residents
…Process
Funding
RFP Process
Choosing an Architect: design vs. design-build
Community consultation: public meetings and strategic meetings with stakeholders
Support from provincial and federal governments
Creating a LandmarkLibrary Journal May 2011
This article listed the top 10 new icons of the library world. These spaces acted as “community living rooms for self-learning, experiencing culture, connecting, communicating and tapping into information and entertainment.”
Criteria for success: how we measure upGreen
Merchandising State of the art HVAC with propane-fired boilers,
hot water radiators and in-floor heat in the gym White roof reduces the “heat island” effect Construction waste managed to minimize
recycling Regionally available materials and labour were
used wherever possible Re-purposed furniture from MTO and Carleton
University cut our costs and consumption 75% of the public and work spaces have exterior
views and daylight illumination Sensors make sure water gets turned off and
toilets have a small and large flush option Old building moved and re-purposed
Flexible• Everything possible in the library is on
wheels• Very few interior walls have been installed• Expansive sight lines • Lower shelving
Retail-style displays highlight new acquisitions and topical items
Local artists are featured each month in a rotational display
Décor• Focal point of the library is the cultured
stone fireplace and the area directly in front of it
• This conversation area is front and centre upon entering the library and it creates a feeling of warmth and welcome
• Furnishings are comfortable and neutral • Library “living room” encourages customers
to linger
The new library has a café and wifi to make it a comfortable place to bring your laptop and get some work done.
The fireplace creates a welcoming vista and keeps it cozy in the winter months…
Serving the Recreational Needs of the Community…
Community Use Gymnasium/Multi-
purpose Room
Now we have:
School Board support for the project and school use of facility
Community recreational programming
Healthy Communities Fund
Thanks for coming!Get in touch with us:
Julie Andrews-Jotham
Branch Manager
South Fletcher’s & Mount Pleasant Village Branches
Brampton Public Library
Kimberly McMunn
Chief Executive Officer
Hastings Highlands Public Library
Craig Davidson
CAO/Clerk-Treasurer
Municipality of Hastings Highlands
Libraries have been around in various forms for nearly 4,000 years and have become a cornerstone of activities for the communities in which they exist. Even though the role and function of what’s happening inside will change, the library itself will remain a powerful entity around which communities will rally. Thomas Frey
