Main Library: A New Chapter Celebration – The Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County marked the completion of Main Library with a commemoration and open house on June 11, 2022.
The $27-million project includes new/expanded spaces and equipment: a 125-person meeting room, Culinary Literacy Center, 36 state-of-the-art computers, a digitization lab, eight study rooms with audio-visual capabilities, a Family Engagement Area and a DIY Space.
The Public Library also restored the glass skylight and Parthenon frieze in The Grand Reading Room and rebuilt the historic Wick Avenue steps and original front entrance.
Architects for the project: Bostwick Design Partnership and RBF CoLab. Construction Manager at Risk: AMHigley Co. & Dawn Inc.
- Interviews: Mark C. Peyko, Metro Monthly.
- Videography and Editing: Ron Flaviano, Valley Spotlight.
- Narration: Mike Case, Valley Spotlight.
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