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Lakes
Regional Library FAQs
Rutenberg Branch Library
Closing
Transition Service
Rutenberg Closing/ Bookmobile schedule
(PDF)
Lakes Regional Library
Opening
Invitation and Map from
Rutenberg Park (PDF)
Map
(large area)
Contacts
Plans and Builder's Website
Rutenberg Branch Library
Closing
Q. Why is the Rutenberg Branch Library Closing?
The existing
Rutenberg Branch Library, which has served the residents in the SW
region of Fort Myers since 1991, is now the second busiest library
in the Lee County Library System. The size and staff of that
facility can no longer provide the level of service needed for the
residents of that area. The new Lakes Regional Library is being
constructed to meet the demands of the existing and projected
population in the region.
Q. When is the Rutenberg
Branch Library closing?
A. The Rutenberg Branch
Library will close at the end of its business day on Saturday, May
14 at 5 p.m.
Q. What will happen to the
existing Rutenberg Branch Library?
A. The building will be used
by Lee County Parks and Recreation to offer programs and activities.
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Transition
Service
Bookmobile Visits
The Lee
County Library System Bookmobile will visit the Rutenberg Branch
Library site each Wednesday and Saturday, from May 18 through June
15. Visits are from 10 a.m. - noon on Wednesdays and 9 a.m. - noon
on Saturdays.
Book Drops and Returning Items
Although books
checked out from Rutenberg Branch Library won't be due until after
Lakes Regional Library opens, bookdrops at the Rutenberg Branch
Library site will remain open until Friday, June 17.
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Lakes Regional Library
Opening
Q.
Where will the Lakes Regional Library be located?
A. The address for the Lakes
Regional Library will be 15290 Bass Road; located at the Northwest
corner of Bass Road and Gladiolus Drive approximately 3.4 miles from
the Rutenberg Branch Library site.
(click here for map)
(click here for map from Rutenberg Park)
Q. When will the Lakes
Regional Library open?
Lakes Regional Library will open
Saturday, June 18, following a Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony at 9
a.m. There will be activities and events throughout the day for
patrons of all ages.
Q. How large will the
Lakes Regional Library be?
A. The Lakes Regional Library
will be 40,000 square feet, making it the largest library building
in the Lee County Library System.
Q. What is the cost for
the Lakes Regional Library?
A. The Lakes Regional Library
will cost an estimated $18.4 million.
Q. Why is the Lakes
Regional Library being built?
A. The Lakes Regional Library
is being built as part of a plan to construct regional libraries
throughout Lee County to provide library service to all residents.
The existing Rutenberg Branch Library, which has served the
residents in the SW region of Fort Myers since 1991, is now the
second busiest library in the Lee County Library System. The size
and staff of that facility can no longer provide the level of
service needed for the residents of that area. The new Lakes
Regional Library is being constructed to meet the demands of the
existing and projected population in the region.
Q. What are some of the
features of the Lakes Regional Library?
A. The Lakes Regional Library
will have separate areas designated for children, young adults and
adults. There will also be an Audio Visual area and space for the
display of new materials. The library will have over 75 computers
available for public use. There will be two meeting rooms- one that
seats 25 and one that seats 180. There will be a drive-up book
return and several self-check out machines. (Click
here to see a basic floor plan.)
Q. How big will the
collection be?
A. The Lakes Regional Library
will open with a collection of about 135,000 items. This includes
books and audio-visual materials. The building will be designed for
a future collection of over 150,000 items.
Q. What will parking be
like?
A. The Lakes Regional Library
will have over 200 public parking spaces including 10 spaces
designated as disability parking. (Click
here to see a drawing of the parking layout.)
Q. Who are the architects
for the Lakes Regional Library?
A. The architectural work is
being done by BSSW Architects based in Fort Myers. The lead
architect for the project is Kenneth L. Lamers. (Click
here to see a drawing of the exterior.)
Q. Who will handle the
construction?
A. Compass Construction, Inc.
based in Cape Coral will complete the construction. Visit their
website at
http://www.compassconstruction.com/currentprojects.htm
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Contacts
If you have any further
questions about the design and/or construction of the Lakes Regional
Library please contact Daniel Cruz, Capital Projects Construction
Manager, Lee County at 479-8505 or e-mail:
dcruz@leegov.com
If you have any questions
about the library collection at the Lakes Regional Library please
contact Terri Crawford, Deputy Director, Lee County Library System,
at 461-2922 or e-mail:
tcrawford@leegov.com
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