[Michlib-l] Old/Historic Library Buildings & Addition Ideas

[Mary Ferguson]

Wow!

Many thanks to those who responded to my query. I had no idea there were so
many wonderful older library buildings around the state, although, in my
biased opinion ANY library, old or new, is a BEAUTIFUL thing.

The input and suggestions are MOST appreciated!  Looks like we need to
start planning a few road trips... ;-)

Thanks again for all your help!

Best regards,
Mary Ferguson, Collection and ILL Mgr.
Northfield Township Area Library
125 Barker Rd.
Whitmore Lake, MI  48189
734-449-0066
mferguson at northfieldtownshiplibrary.com


On Thu, Jan 30, 2014 at 2:36 PM, Mary Ferguson <
mferguson at northfieldtownshiplibrary.com> wrote:

> Hello all,
>
> The Northfield Township Area Library resides in a large, 150-plus year old
> house that is just not quite large enough anymore, so we are in the
> preliminary stages of planning to build an addition.
>
> The house is not designated as an historic building, but is a popular and
> beloved landmark in the community, so tearing it down and building a new
> structure is not an option.  Our goal is to find a way to build an addition
> that somewhat maintains the architectural aesthetics, yet gives us more
> room for books, Internet computers, a teen area, study space, etc.
>
> The building committee would like to schedule some visits to similar
> libraries that have successfully added on to their old and/or historic
> buildings (preferably in the SE quadrant of the lower peninsula), to get
> some ideas, and would very much appreciate it if anyone could recommend
> libraries we could contact to do so.
>
> Thanks!
>
> Mary Ferguson, Collection & ILL Mgr.
> Northfield Township Area Library
> 125 Barker Rd.
> Whitmore Lake, MI  48189
> 734-449-0066
> mferguson at northfieldtownshiplibrary.com
>
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