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Library unveils renovations, more ahead tional resources with new, flexible spaces. “In the long term, the renoThe Baldwin Public Library vated library will be a draw for marked a major milestone in people in and to the communiits ongoing transformation on ty,” Olesh said. “The renovaMarch 2, when it opened its tions are being guided by input newly renovated second floor to from our diverse community.” The renovated second floor the public — offering residents a first look at a reimagined now features a variety of addispace designed for collabora- tions aimed at meeting those tion, creativity and needs, including a community use. maker space, a T h e u nve i l i n g recording studio was part of a larger, and several small multi-phase renovastudy rooms. The tion project that space is also will continue designed to host through early 2027, programs and moder nizing the events, giving resilibrary while dents more opporexpanding its role tunities to engage beyond a traditionwith the library in al place for books. new ways. Library Director While books and E l i z a b e t h O l e s h ElIzABEth olESh research materials said the upgrades remain central to Director, Baldwin reflect a broader its mission, Olesh Public Library shift in how public said the changes libraries serve are intended to their communities. Over time, make the building a stronger she said, they have evolved into draw for the community. what is often called a “third The design of the new space space” — not home or work, but was shaped heavily by public somewhere people can gather, input gathered over several study, attend programs or sim- years. Before the renovation ply spend time. The Baldwin bond vote in 2023, the library facility’s redesign embraces conducted surveys and hosted that concept, blending tradiContinued on page 14
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Baldwin’s Relay for life kickoff season at the Irish Pub Relay for Life of Baldwin held its kickoff celebration at The Irish Pub on Saturday. Above, Baldwin Relay for Life members gathered at the pub on March 21 to officially kickoff the relay season. At right, Irish Pub owner Shawn Sabel, who hosted the Baldwin Relay for Life kickoff, with New York State Sen. Siela Bynoe and Susan and Samantha Cools of The Cools Team. Story, more photos, Page 3.
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hen people come to enjoy our new spaces, we will know that we are successful.