The San Marcos Public Library is one step closer to completing its new expansion and renovation.
The library closed Friday to move into the newly-constructed side of the building. The new addition adds 28,000 square feet and will feature an enclosed children’s room, a makerspace, teen room, technology hub, children’s area, study rooms, conference rooms and a 240-person meeting room.
“When we’re done with all of this, the community will have 55,000 square feet, and not only just library space, but you know, we’ll be changing some of our services to increase the numbers of programs and the types of programs that we’re able to have,” Library Director Diane Insley said.
Above, Public Library Director Diane Insley speaks to a group touring the library’s new 28,000-square-foot expansion on Oct. 28. Daily Record photo by Nick Castillo
But the library will be limited to the new…