Washougal Library supporters consider move to a new location
Mayor Sean Guard hopes Fort Vancouver Regional Library District assists with the process
File photo The Washougal Community Library, currently located at 1661 “C” St., offers a variety of popular activities for people of all ages. Several members of the Friends of the Washougal Library organization have said they would like to see the facility move to a new, larger location. Dawn Feldhaus
Tuesday, March 20, 2012
The Fort Vancouver Regional Library District currently pays the city of Washougal $1 per year, for the use of the library building at 1661 “C” St., in the City Hall complex.
That type of financial arrangement is not likely to occur again if the library relocates.
More than 35 people attended a Friends of the Washougal Library meeting March 13. In addition to longtime and brand new Friends members and Washougal Community Librarian Christine Hughey, the meeting was attended by Washougal Mayor Sean Guard and Lone Wolf Development Representative Adam Taylor. The Community Libraries Director for FVRL Jill Rourke and FVRL Foundation Director Rick Smithrud were also there.
The library is currently 2,400 square feet, with 1,800 square feet of that dedicated to public use. The remaining area is for staff and storage.
