Majority of Lewiston residents surveyed are against relocation of library
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LEWISTON, ID - A survey released by Washington State University states that nearly 60% of the city's population that was surveyed is against the relocation of the Lewiston City Library.
The Lewiston City Council reviewed the survey at a work session Monday afternoon, pointing out that 78% of the households interviewed have no children under the age of 18.
Lewiston City Library Director Alexa Eccles said the survey provides the library with helpful information, however her focus is on the future of the library and its services.
"I think information is always good, but we are on the right path," said Eccles. "We have purchased the building and we are moving forward and again focusing on the service that we're going to be providing."
Eccles also said that the city provides the same service regardless of the buildings location, pointing out that the survey failed to ask if households were already using library services.
The Lewiston City Council reviewed the survey at a work session Monday afternoon, pointing out that 78% of the households interviewed have no children under the age of 18.
Lewiston City Library Director Alexa Eccles said the survey provides the library with helpful information, however her focus is on the future of the library and its services.
"I think information is always good, but we are on the right path," said Eccles. "We have purchased the building and we are moving forward and again focusing on the service that we're going to be providing."
Eccles also said that the city provides the same service regardless of the buildings location, pointing out that the survey failed to ask if households were already using library services.
Relocation or moving services are one of the difficult tasks because the stress of removal and lots of chances to damage things so we should move with the consult of professionals. Removals Companies
As a parent of a child who is in school and will be needing the library often. It is nice to know that it's getting an update and relocated. I really dislike going up the hill to the current location. That is the only reason I go up the hill is to go to the library. That is one part of Lewiston, I just dont need to go too. Everything else is down here where it is near me. I wish folks would think about the upgrade the library is getting. The technology it is going to have. More computer, and soon a lot more books available to everyone in the community. It is going to be great. The staff at the library is great and I am glad to see they are getting a building worth what they put into that library day after day. Especially during the summer during all their great programs. I wonder if most of the folks who are complaining are folks with kids???