A Community Workshop inviting public input on planning the new Pico branch library in Virginia Avenue Park will be held on Saturday, September 11, 2010, from 2 to 4 p.m. in the Thelma Terry Community Meeting Room at Virginia Avenue Park, 2200 Virginia Avenue.
Topics covered at the Let’s Talk Pico Branch Library workshop will include an update on planning the new branch library, a presentation featuring a virtual tour of libraries nationwide as well as an opportunity to meet the design team, Koning Eizenberg Architecture. Workshops are also planned for October, November and December.
Virginia Avenue Park is served by Big Blue Bus Line 7. The park is wheelchair accessible and welcomes persons of all abilities. For special accommodations, call the park at 310. 458.8688 or TTY 310.917.6626 at least three business days prior to the workshop. A Spanish-language translator will be available at the workshop.
The public is also being encouraged to give input on the Pico Branch Library planning process by completing a survey, available in both English and Spanish. The survey is available online at smpl.org/pico/TakeOurSurvey.htm and copies are available at all Santa Monica Public Library locations and at Virginia Avenue Park.
For more information about the Let’s Talk Pico Branch Library Community Workshop, call Library Administration at 310.458.8606, signup for email updates at pico.library@smgov.net, or visit the website smpl.org/pico/library.htm.
