5.5. LIBSR 10-04-2017 5.5
Library Zones Report
Elk River Public Library Board
The Libra y Board serves in an advisory capacity to City of Elk River for issues related to the Elk River Public
Libray grounds, the physical building and interior fixtures. The city is responsible for scheduling and coordinating
all work to be completed.
Updated:09/27/2017
Zone 1 Mary K. Entrance; butterfly garden; windmill,
prairie grass; rain garden in parking lot,
planter boxes for Master Gardeners
summer gardening program
Zone 2 Willie Front door, front garden, concrete
pathways, patio, flag turnaround
Zone 3 Mary E. Rain garden, book drop turnaround,
employee parking lot; being a good
neighbor
Zone 4 Mick Being a good neighbor, grass & rock areas
Zone 5 Rita Rain garden, interior and exterior • Hand dryers in bathrooms need more
building maintenance, interior furniture forceful air&/or paper towel dispensers
and shelving (10/4/17)
• DVD collection is on standard shelving. A
block is needed to prevent DVD's from
slipping to the back and falling behind the
shelved items (10/4/17)
IMPROVEMENTS IN PROCESS
1. Kiosk and signage (Rae Ann Gardner). Garden signage is installed; kiosk proof was approved
by Board, pending it's completion and installation (9/6/17)
FUTURE IMPROVEMENTS
High Priority
1. Permanent patio furniture
2. LED lighting in parking lot
Under Consideration/Exploration
1. Sit/stand desks
2. More comfortable chairs in kids area
3. Modify the slatted room dividers by the Info Desk and the Teen area as display areas for
collections, services and programs
4. Lounging space vs.table & uncomfortable chairs in teen area
5. Urinals in some or all of the unisex bathrooms
6. Handicap curbing closer to the building (in the drop off area)