Politics & Government

Speak Up About New North Fulton Library Projects

The Atlanta-Fulton Public Library System seeks input from local communities regarding new library projects in North Fulton.

Dreams of a new library in North Fulton are coming true - times three. And now the Atlanta-Fulton Public Library System wants to hear from you.

“In North Fulton the new library projects include Alpharetta, East Roswell and Milton,” said Kelly Robinson, Public Relations and Marketing Director for the Atlanta-Fulton Public Library System.

Thanks to a 2008 bond referendum, all three cities can look forward to new library locations. But the rest is still to-be-determined, which is why community involvement is so critical at this point, according to library representatives.

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Local residents will get the chance to help shape the future for the new facilities during a community meeting on Thursday, Mar. 31 at the East Roswell Community Center. And an online survey asks residents what they want and don’t want to see for the new libraries. Questions regarding how individuals travel to the library, which features they use most often and what programs are most important to them are all listed within the questionnaire.

North Fulton’s new libraries are part of major improvements to the entire Atlanta-Fulton Public Library System, thanks to an approval of the library bond referendum during the general election of Nov. 4, 2008. The system is currently planning to make enhancements with eight new libraries, two expanded facilities and 23 library renovations.

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The new North Fulton libraries – which have not been formerly named at this point – are part of Phase I, which is being overseen by the project management company, Heery/Russell. Sites for the new facilities have yet to be selected by the Library Board of Trustees, which is currently in the middle of the site selection process. Once they have received enough information and input, they will send their recommendations to the Fulton County Board of Commissioners for final determination. Tentative opening dates for the new libraries have been set for 2013.

The East Roswell Library public input session will be held Thursday, Mar. 31 at 7 p.m. at the East Roswell Community Center, 9000 Fouts Road.


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