HomeMy WebLinkAboutimg023 College Station's current Some citizens rely on other library A new library will allow College
branch library is too small to keep sources such as Texas AM Station residents to take advantage
up with the growing demand for its University.However,since the of increased volumes,more
services.Since the opening of this university has expanded,access to periodicals,plus electronic services
branch three years ago,circulation this library by citizens in the such as tapes,records and videos.
of books has risen over 100%.A community has become more and This proposition will provide for an
recent survey showed that residents more difficult due to parking expanded library facility and
are ready for library improvements. constraints on campus.Bryan services while enhancing the quality
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Of the citizens surveyed,55/ Library records indicate that 30/o of life enjoyed by citizens of College
indicated that they thought library of those persons using the Bryan Station.
services,as they exist,were Library are from College Station.
inadequate.For expansion of the Many of those persons patronize
library,61%said they would the Bryan facility due to the
support the revenue increases inadequacies of the current College needed.College Station currently Station Library.
spends limited funds on the
Since the opening of the College Station Library three
operation of its branch library. years ago,circulation of books has risen over 100%.
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College Station Library /$2.5 million
Public Buildings /$300,000
Early Warning Weather System 1$300,000 Cemetery Improvements/$75,000