February was Library Lover's Month, and it was also the time to celebrate the Yorkton Public Library's return home to its permanent location. The Library was rededicated recently.
Sandra MacColl says that the newly renovated facility represents a new chapter for the library, and as a result it's taking a new direction, one which MacColl describes as "less institution, more home." She says that they are going to get new furniture and work with a different layout to make it a more accessible and welcoming place.
One area where there is particular pride is a new multi-use room, currently unnamed, which has a fireplace and is designed to encourage people to "sit down and read." The room, established in honor of Bob Ribchester, a former board member, also houses materials from the Yorkton Genealogical Society. The space represents the library's ideal of becoming a "third space," a place other than home and work where people come to spend time and are comfortable.
The library has also seen technology improvements in its new iteration, with a self checkout system being installed for the first time.
MacColl would also like to thank the people who helped with helping the library from recovering from the flood, whether they were moving books to and from the temporary location in the Parkland Mall or helping get the restored facility together.
