12.31.07

Visit to the Pickaway County District Public Library on 12/18/07

Posted in library visits at 12:24 pm by Mary

On a extremely cold Tuesday I headed my car toward Circleville to visit the Pickaway County District Public Library(PCDPL), whose director, James Guenther is also the President of the Board of Trustees for SERLS.  The main library moved to their current location about five years ago.  The building they now reside in was formerly a department store.  The results of the remodel are just spectacular!  When you walk into the library, you will find a contemporary industrial look softened with wood accents, beautiful murals and custom designed furniture and art (check out the handmade donor wall plaque that looks like a stained glass window in the slide show).  The library is very open and you are lead through it by an angular pathway.  Signs, which resemble street signs, are very visible and define the different areas of the library.  This children’s section of the library is in its own space off from the main area.  A beautiful hand-painted mural guides you down the path that leads you to this wonderful space that boasts a wonderful collection, small tables, a carpeted storytime “rotunda” and even a family bathroom (okay, this may not excite some of you, but as a Mom of three, I appreciate this feature greatly!)  This library has been helped along the way with generous financial support from community members as well as local industry.  This has greatly helped the library to provide a wide variety of services that include normal library services as well as enhanced services such as  homebound delivery and storytime on wheels, not to mention a top-notch staff!  Plan a trip to visit this library- it is well worth the trip!!

 

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