People found this Tacoma library branch 'depressing.' A $6 million face lift is coming

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Sep. 9—Tacoma Public Library's Main Branch is getting an upgrade, its first in more than 30 years.

The library at 1102 Tacoma Ave. S. has been in decline for a decade because of lack of parking, unwelcoming and uninspiring spaces, and safety concerns, according to Tacoma Public Library.

The upgrade, which is expected to be completed Spring 2024, will have improved safety and accessibility, new materials in the library's collection, more welcoming and light-filled spaces, improved meeting and event rooms, updated gallery space and areas for reading, relaxing, studying and convening small groups, a new Digital Media Lab and improved spaces and efficiencies for staff to create better service outcomes.

Mariesa Bus, TPL's public information officer, said the library's space wasn't inviting and engaging, and in a community survey, one library patron said Main was "depressing."

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/people-found-this-tacoma-library-branch-depressing-a-6-million-face-lift-is-coming/ar-AA11Eevy

[Demovictory9]

1. This thread needs pictures

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

2. Unfortunately the article didn't include any

But if anyone has photos they can share of the library it would be useful.

[DBoon]

3. from Wikipedia

[Aristus]

4. I was glad to see that no one, at least out loud, was blaming the homeless population.

The Tacoma Avenue branch is a popular hangout for the homeless community. They can stay out of the rain or the heat, socialize, read, and do online job searches. And they're less likely to get "move along-ed" by the cops. But not everyone is open to the idea that the library belongs to them just as much as to any other citizen.

I hope nobody tries to drag the homeless into this; they have enough to deal with without being blamed for a "depressing" library setting.