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67 .r Option 3 — Expand the Gifford Library to full service level by moving to another, larger location in Gifford, leased or constructed for the purpose. Issues rr ■ This option would give the library its own identity and would attract and serve more customers and customers of varying ages . ■ Gifford does not offer much in existing buildings for this option . A vacant storefront could be sought, although this type of property is not readily available . ■ A new library building could be located more centrally within the Gifford area. ■ Construction of a new library building will require purchase of land. ■ Although Gifford ' s population is not predicted to grow more than about 15 % by 2025 , the activity center will soon have as its back (north) door neighbor a large residential development with up- scale homes . There are already similar homes to the west of the center. These developments mean that a branch library in the Gifford area could serve not only Gifford but all of the northern part of Mid County. This thinking, however, runs up against the fact that Mid County already has more space at the Main r. Library than standards suggest is needed by the Mid County population . nr Recommendation: Gifford Library Option 2 — Expand the existing Gifford library service by adding space and increasing a. visibility at the youth activity center; continue as a special services branch. North County - North Indian River County Library The North County area is now served by the North IRC Library. Like the Main Library, this facility was recently expanded and now has 25 ,445 square feet . According to Florida standards , it is adequately sized now (at the Essential and Enhanced quality levels ) but in 2025 it should have between 32 , 397 and 53 , 995 square feet to serve all of the northern part of the county. Consultant observation and staff/user reports indicate the library is crowded and sometimes inadequate to handle the flow of customers . Computer use is high and additional computers for public use will be needed as the area grows in population . The meeting room is in constant use and a second meeting space would be well used . Additional collection space will be needed . r. When the library was built there was some concern about its location ; some thought it was too far away from the downtown area of Sebastian and from the island residents it serves . Commercial and residential development appears to be growing near the library, however . On the other hand, there are library users on the island for whom the existing location is not convenient . irr Indian River County Library Master Facilities Plan 2005 - 2025