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The Indian River County Library 5yotem provides the means for people of all ages, irnteroot5, backgrounds and circumotance5 to have acce5o to the recorded wisdom , experiences and ideas of others. A trained and Skilled otaff, along with the latest technology, facilitates the use of the many reoourceo of the library System . Dy committing themselves to excellence in all facets of the library oyotem ' S services, the library administration , otaff and Public Library Advisory Board reaffirm the democratic idealo upon which the American public library wao founded . During the 2001 - 2002 fiscal year, both the Indian River County Main Library and the North County Library underwent major expansion and renovation projects to provide the community with improved and expanded library aerviceo and functiono. The Main Library, located in the heart of downtown Vero Beach , Serves ao a landmark for both citizens and tourists alike . The modern look of the architecture, bright colors and beautifully kept grounds, make the Main Library one of the County's moot beloved treasures. The 2 million dollar expansion project of the Main Library increased the exioting building by approximately 7, 000 oquare feet, providing addi - tional space in the Children 'o Area , Genealogy and Florida History Department, Reference Department, ao well ao the area for general collectiono. The North Indian River County Library, located on County Road 512 in 5ebaotian , aloo serves the residents of the County ao well ao the surrounding areao. The 1 . 5 million dollar expansion of the North Library added 7,500 oquare feet and provided 50 additional parking spaces. The meeting room capacity expanded from 110 to 200 people . The Story Time Room was added to the Children 's Area and the general collectiono area was expanded for more book - stacking space . One major benefit of the expansion projects was an increase in the computers for public access. This allowo for information and knowledge to be more readily available and accessible to the individuals of the County who choose to utilize thio valuable service . The number of computers in the Main Library nearly tripled , while a new computer lab for 26 computers wao added to the North Library, doubling its number of public use computers and increasing the adult PC sign - ups by 18 % . The Indian River County Library 5yotem has earned many accolades and honors over the past few years. During the fiscal year 2001 - 2002, it was ranked first in the State for reference transactions and adult programming . It hao aloo previouoly been ranked fourth in the State for the number of library visits and total circulation as well ao second for juvenile circulation . The Main Library was given an honorable mention in the " Family Tree" magazine for boot omall town library, while the North Library has continued to become a major Source of both education and entertainment for the children and young people of Indian River County, reaching over 12 , 000 children in more than 400 programs. Because of theoe positive programs offered by the libraries, the County's children and young adults develop into reoponoible, educated community leaders for the future of Indian River County.