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+�• 41 <br /> viewed as an excellent location . Any new facility should have spaces for special <br /> services focused on the needs of the heavily Hispanic and migrant worker <br /> population . Another justification for a Fellsmere library was development of the <br /> ,�. recently annexed part of the town . <br /> • Gifford — residents of this area and of other parts of the county think Gifford <br /> needs its own library. This is a strongly held opinion by many . Lack of private <br /> and public transportation is cited as a reason , along with the economic conditions <br /> of many Gifford residents . Most people think the existing library outlet at the <br /> Youth Activity Center is a temporary measure and a start, but a larger library is <br /> badly needed. Several possibilities were mentioned : a storefront on 45th , the old <br /> Macedonian Church where a Black history museum is going in , or near the <br /> middle school . <br /> Sebastian — some residents of that city and the north county area believe the <br /> existing library will have to be replaced with a larger one within 20 years . <br /> Wabasso and Winter Beach — some participants think a library will be needed to <br /> serve existing residents and new development in this area. Others disagree , citing <br /> proximity to the North IRC Library. <br /> �■ Beaches — most participants , even those who live on the beach , do not think a <br /> public library will be used by beach residents . Those few who do think a library <br /> should be located at the Riverside Park . A library on the beaches seems to be a <br /> very low priority . <br /> ■ Other comments <br /> • Population growth — participants are aware of plans for residential development in <br /> the county but some feel it may not occur on the time frame proposed by <br /> developers ; it may take much longer than is thought to increase the population as <br /> much as is projected . <br /> • Outlet service — specialty library outlets such as kiosks for return and pick-up of <br /> materials and small storefront libraries were mentioned at some meetings . Outlets <br /> with electronic resources would be inexpensive but would have to be staffed, <br /> some note. Also mentioned — partnering with other agencies for space . <br /> Elected and Appointed Officials ' Opinion <br /> ■ Status of existing libraries — Commissioners expressed pride in the library system and <br /> that it is a significant asset to Indian River Country . <br /> ■ Uses of current space — Commissioners are aware of the high level of use evident in <br /> library statistics reports . Several indicated they observe crowded libraries during their <br /> own use of the service . Two Commissioners commented on the high demand for <br /> public access computers at the libraries . <br /> ■ Need for additional library space — all recognize that expected population growth and <br /> consequent increased service needs indicate that additional library space is required . <br /> There are , however, differences between Commissioners regarding the number of <br /> additional facilities needed and where they might be located . All express interest in <br /> seeing the master plan and its discussion of needs and reviewing the recommended <br /> solutions to those needs . <br /> Indian River County Library Master Facilities Plan 2005 - 2025 <br /> rr <br />