The Rappahannock County Library Board of Trustees will unveil its renovation plans and concept renderings at the Board of Supervisors’ July 1 meeting as library officials gear up for the building’s first major expansion since it opened in the 1990s.
At a library board meeting May 23, John Beardsley, expansion committee chair, went over renderings of possible designs and layouts for the inside of the library which included a large entryway, framed glassed-in porches and adult and youth wings. The library board went over possible changes and comments to send back to the architectural firm, Enteros Design out of Richmond — such as adding more comfortable seating and decor into the adult area to better mimic a warm and welcoming design.
“In reality it will look so much better, it’s just when it’s people’s first impression, I would definitely change some slides,” said Victoria Fortuna, president of the board.
Beardsley and director Amanda Weakley stressed that the renderings are only meant to be a suggestion and give a visual for the potential of the space, and the design and decor will be tweaked and solidified further down the renovation timeline.
“The details will come in later,” Weakley said.
The renderings and site plan will be shown at the supervisors’ evening session July 1 at 7 p.m.
Ireland Hayes is a reporter for Foothills Forum, a nonprofit organization that supports local news in Rappahannock County.
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