By Dewey Terrill
JC Post
An idea to provide a new location and more space for the Dorothy Bramlage Public Library is gaining traction in Junction City. John York discussed the matter with the Economic Development Advisory Committee on Thursday..
The idea would target the west end of the now vacant former city middle school building on 9th Street as a possible location for the library, which currently has 13,000 square feet of space. A move would make 35,000 to 38,000 square feet available.
York noted the library has $1.1 million that could be used for remodeling. So far there has been some discussion with library officials but no final action is near. One suggestion called for a group of interested people to tour the building.
EDC Chairman Justin Hoover feels a working group is needed to brainstorm. In addition to the library he sees potentoal uses for high end housing on the second floor of the building, incubator space, dance studio shows and office space. USD 475 owns the building.
York has also mentioned that there might be a desire if the library moves to convert that existing facility into a place for art displays. More discussion will be needed on that topic.