Introduction

In 2013, the City of Astoria commissioned a renovation study of the Astoria Library. The study had four goals: needs assessment, building program, cost estimate, and fund-raising strategies. Ruth Metz Associates (RMA), a library consulting firm based in Portland, conducted the study. This study was preliminary to any future architectural planning and design. The City, library leadership, and consultant team held several public meetings and conducted a Needs Assessment Survey, seeking community input regarding the library service needs and ideas of Astorians, current and anticipated. This page contains materials presented to the community during the Renovation Study as well as the Final Report for the Astoria Library Renovation Study.

• July 2013 Visioning and Service Priorities
• August 2013 Slide Presentation: Preliminary Needs Assessment
• October 2013 Astoria Public Library Renovation Study Report Part 1: Needs Assessment and Cost Estimate
• October 2013 Astoria Public Library Renovation Study Report Part 2: Building Program
• December 2013 Astoria Library Renovation Study and Library Board Recommendation