Partners in developing these guidelines:
Alabama Public Library Services
Community members
The North Jefferson-Blount Library Foundation set priorities to aid with the facility design. These recommendations include:
- Wireless Internet
- Children's area
- Teen or young adult reference and study areas
- A business research center area where community information is available to aid those interested in community planning and growth
- Classroom areas for community use and continuing education
- A computer lab
- More room for magazines and books
- A spacious work area for library staff to assist patrons
- A kitchen
- Adequate restroom space
- A coffee shop
And there will be much more! Take a look at these renderings by our architect, Joel Blackstock, at
Williams Blackstock Architects.