South Butler library seeks input from residents
SAXONBURG — Area residents are being asked for input on what South Butler Community Library should offer. That includes people who live in the library’s service area but do not use it.
Board members were at the library, 240 W. Main St., on Tuesday at lunchtime and again in the evening to hear residents’ thoughts and ideas on the library’s future.
Ramona Baker, a library board of trustees member, and Kim Davidek, board president, sat at a small table in the library at the noon hour to hear opinions of people who live in southeastern Butler County.
They said most people pick up a survey from the stack at the table, which can be filled out and returned or completed online.
So far, Davidek said the surveys have revealed that people consider the library too noisy at times, while others mention the need for small meeting rooms for purposes like tutoring sessions.
Michelle Lesniak, library director, said some libraries lend power tools or items other than books.
The information from the surveys and the listening sessions will be compiled and used for a specific purpose beyond hearing what programs and features residents would like to see at the library.
“We are asking the community to help us update and revise our comprehensive plan,” Davidek said.
She said a draft of the three-year comprehensive plan will be approved in October and the final version in November.
“I do think it’s important to know the needs and wants of the people we are serving,” Davidek said. “We are working to provide a community space.”
She said the library has 8,000 to 9,000 card holders.
All residents in the library’s area are invited to fill out a survey, which can be picked up at the library or most municipal buildings in southeastern Butler County.
