April Comment cards

Comment cards completed by visitors to the Ames Public Library after taking building tours offered April 23, 24 and 25, 2009 I did not realize how much behind-the scene work is involved in getting circulation items on shelves. How lovely the big 1904 windows are. How stuffy most of the behind-the-scenes areas are. What a job it will be to add on and renovate existing library the make it function efficiently. An architect experienced in libraries is to be treasured. The Ames Public Library is now very welcoming. Please don’t design a library like the Des Moines Public Library or some very austere space. Very good tour! Thanks for the great tour – who would have known all that goes on behind the scenes. You really do need more space!! Excellent tour by Jerri. I’m a long-time volunteer, but learned lots of new things. Great staff, but they need more room -- too many cubby holes. Thank you for the tour. It’s amazing everything you are able to do with such cramped space. A very helpful, informative tour. I will be telling other preservation commission members to stop by. Well-guided, interesting, lots of facts, answered questions well. We need new, expanded library space! Anyone who doesn’t think so really would learn so much by taking this tour. Very good tour. The need for new or expanded facilities is apparent. Thank you. Very interesting. I see how cramped the rooms are. I liked seeing how the books and video items came into the ...