Feb. 17—The Sutter County Library is getting a much-needed facelift, as construction crews began a renovation project on Tuesday.
The facility, located at 750 Forbes Ave., Yuba City, was originally built in 1971 when the city had a population of 13,986 people. A lot has changed since then, which is why city and county officials collaborated to expand the building’s square footage for the public and add new offerings, including an Innovation Center, which will provide residents with access to the latest educational opportunities and tools.
“In order to expand the square footage for the public (approximately 5,500 square feet), we are taking space from our staff area in the back and growing the public space,” said James Ochsner, director of library services. “We are adding a meeting room, two study rooms, relocating the front desk and adding an Innovation Center, which will showcase…
