At its board of trustees meeting on Feb. 27, the Baldwin Public Library announced plans to hold a public referendum in May on a redesign and renovation of the facility’s first and second floors and the replacement of the roof and climate systems, at a cost of $11.6 million.
“The library is confident the community will recognize the value in our proposal,” library Director Elizabeth Olesh said. “We are the one organization that serves all Baldwin residents of all ages, and our plans incorporate elements that speak to everyone.”
The project would also include new spaces and services for library patrons. The vote will accompany the Baldwin School District’s budget vote on May 16.
The cost of the library’s redesign was initially estimated to be about $5 million, which would have cost Baldwin taxpayers an extra $25 per year…
