Some of SLC’s favorite libraries could see major upgrades — but can residents afford it all?
SLC is working toward an $85 million bond to improve three popular libraries, including Main Library downtown Three Salt Lake City libraries, Downtown's Main Library, Anderson-Foothill Branch and the Day-Riverside Branch, could receive significant upgrades as part of a $85 million bond. The City Council and Library Board have approved nearly $6 million for these facelifts as part Of the city’s most recent budget. The project includes a complete replacement for Anderson-foothill, expanded footprint and streamlining for Day-riiverside, and revamping and realigning floor-by-floor the spaces of Main Library to more closely match community needs. However, some members of the City Council are wary of future financial impacts on these libraries. Noah Baskett, CEO of the Salt Lake city Public Library, said libraries are now as essential as streets, parks, water, sewer and electrical lines in terms of their critical role.
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Three of Salt Lake City’s most cherished libraries could get big-time improvements in the coming years.
Downtown’s Main Library, the Anderson-Foothill Branch in the Foothill-Sunnyside neighborhood an... [5417 symbols]
