Osterville Village Library Capital Campaign

Current	New
No large group meeting space North Room used for large group meetings Occupancy limit - 46 In addition to meetings, use of room includes: weekly movie series; "Music and Movement," a weekly program by local social service agency for young children ands parents; monthly adult programs. Meetings conflict with use of collections stored in this space. New groups constantly request use of meeting space in Library.	Large meeting room Seats 100 Usable when Library is closed as well as during open hours; space can be closed off from rest of Library, as needed. Appropriate for concerts, plays and skits, as well as movies, lectures. New Pantry makes possible cooking demonstrations and classes, wine tastings, etc. Suitable for art shows.
Limited small group meeting spaces Reference Room and Magazine/Newspaper Reading Room used for small group meetings Use of spaced fro meeting limited to Tues, and Thursday a.m. when staff is present but building closed to public. (Tuesday & Thursday hours of operation: 1:00-8:00pm)	Two small group meeting spaces Small meeting room on upper level, next to large meeting room; can be linked to, or separated from, meeting room Special Collections Room suitable for small group special events.
No Appropriate Storage Space for Special Collections.	Special Collections Room
Crowded Children's Space Programs complete with use of collections No computers Children's material needs to be checked out and in at main Circulation Desk	Spacious Children's Library Increased collection storage Specific space for story hours and other programs Includes computers Separate Circulation Desk in area
No Young Adult Area Collections limited by space Minimal programming	Defined Young Adult Area Allows growth of collections Enables improved Young Adult programming
Patrons need to leave Library for coffee break or snack, to give children snacks etc.	Community Room allows patrons to take a break and then continue using Library without leaving building.
Magazine/Newspaper Reading Room not separated from noise and activity of Circulation Desk	Magazine/Newspaper Reading Room (Adult Reading Room) removed form Circulation Desk activity Attractive seating Gas Fireplace
Six Public Computers Constantly in use All in one area Wireless connection available	Twenty-First Century Computer Availability Computers throughout building Variety of seating options for laptop users
Inadequate Collection Storage Space Limits variety of material Forces priority for new and popular items Older items need to be constantly weeded through	Increased Collection Storage Space Allows greater variety of collection Older works by popular authors can be made available
Crowded Circulation Desk	Large Circulation Desk Separate from quiet reading areas Self check-out option available
Cramped and outdated staff workspaces	Adequate and organized staff work area; improved staff break area
Minimal kitchen facility	Two kitchen facilities Main level pantry for events on Green Upper level Pantry for events in large and small meeting rooms on this level
Friends Book Store Location in basement and absence of elevator reduces visibility and use Limited space to receive donated materials	Friends Book Store Storefront appearance Well lit and easily reached by elevator as well as stairs Improved receiving space
No handicapped access to lower level	Meets all ADA requirements
Out-of-date and inefficient HVAC systems	Meets all ADA requirements
15 parking spaces	21 paved plus 6 stabilized turf overflow parking spaces