On Wednesday, February 21st 7pm at the Fillmore Library, 502 Second St., Fillmore a community meeting was held to discuss the expansion project for the Fillmore Library. They discussed the goals of the overall project as well as ways the community can help. The expansion plan is to add 2,200 square feet to the library, which is currently 2,900 square feet.

The project is expected to cost between $1.3 million and $1.5 million. A portion of the budget will come from the Lucille Wigley estate, a Fillmore resident who passed away in 1995 and left $425,000 to the county library system, to be used for the Fillmore’s library. The City of Fillmore will also contribute to the project by using fees paid by developers that could total $200,000 or more. They expect the fundraising to take around two years, and the expansion to start in 2020.

Project goals include:
•Reach more people with vital library services and have more positive impact on the community.
•Establish a community gathering space.
•Create a safe and accessible facility for all community members.
•Increase efficiencies and deliver services via modern technology.
•A quiet space for students to study and do homework
Project details:
•2,220 square foot addition
•Community meeting room
•Reading lounge
•Two study rooms
•Two new ADA compliant restrooms

Project partners include: the City of Fillmore, Ventura County Library Foundation, and Friends of the Fillmore Library.
For additional information, contact Ventura County Library Director, Nancy Schram at nancy.schram@ventura.org or (805) 256-8535.

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