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South Irving Library Rendering

Community Input Presentation- Nov. 16

South Irving Library Community Input Meeting


	The Irving Public Library invites residents to review plans for the new South Irving Library facility by participating in a community input meeting at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 9 or 6:30 p.m. Aug. 11 in the Council Conference Room at City Hall, 825 W. Irving Blvd. Construction is slated to begin in 2012 and the new library will open in 2013. For more information, call (972) 721-2628. Posted July 2011

IRVING LIBRARY TO HOST PUBLIC INPUT MEETINGS FOR NEW SOUTH LOCATION


	The Irving Public Library invites residents to contribute to plans for the new South Irving Library facility by participating in one of the upcoming community input meetings. The meetings will be held at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 17 and 20 at the Central Library, 801 W. Irving Blvd. “We want the new South Irving Library to meet the needs of the community it will serve,” said Chris Dobson, library services manager. “Input from residents is crucial to achieving this goal.” Interested residents will have the opportunity to provide input to city staff and the project architects. Residents who cannot attend the meetings are invited to provide written input here. The new library will replace the existing Central Library location and is slated to open in late 2012. For more information, call (972) 721-2606. Posted December 2010

South Library


	New Central Library to be Built in Heritage Crossing Heritage Crossing plans are proceeding with the latest announcement of a new Central Library in the redevelopment area that will provide enhanced services and more entertainment options to residents and visitors. Public Investment Library services will be improved through facility features such as: Indoor and outdoor programming State-of-the-art computer technology Quiet reading area Expanded children’s area Individual study rooms Multipurpose rooftop garden With a new library in the works, plans for the existing Central Library include a complete renovation of the facility into a city-owned museum that will honor and exhibit the unique history of Irving. The museum is being billed as a cultural asset that will attract visitors throughout the North Central Texas region. Complete with historical storyboards depicting the history of Irving, interactive audiovisual elements, and a host of educational activities for the entire family, the museum will complement the retail and housing developments also in the planning stages for the same vicinity. Following City Council consensus of the concept will be the city staff creation and implementation of an action plan that will include the proposed timeline. Posted August 2009

The New South Library and
Community Museum Plans

Conceptual Plan for South Irving Library
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	Follow the progress of the new South Library here. Important Dates: Nov. 16, 2011 South Irving Library Community Input Meeting Aug. 11, 2011 South Irving Library Community Input Meeting Aug. 9, 2011 South Irving Library Community Input Meeting Jan. 20, 2010 South Irving Community Input Meeting Jan. 17, 2010 South Irving Community Input Meeting June 25, 2009 Council approves plans for new South Library June 24, 2009 Proposed new plan to Community Service Committee June 22, 2009 Library Board approves plans for new South Library