JAY COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
Portland, Indiana
Type: New Construction
Size: 23,000 square feet

KRM was first engaged by the Jay County Public Library to prepare a feasibility study that would evaluate the needs of this county wide library. Through this study, KRM prepared programming, demographic information, and recommendations to the public library. As part of this study, KRM evaluated the existing building as it related to the program and A.D.A. In addition, the library evaluated an existing building for possible reuse, as well as new sites for the construction of a new facility.

In the end, the library elected to construct an all new, one story building on a site on the fringe of the downtown area. This was primarily due to the multi-floor levels of the existing Carnegie building, which had been added on to. The architectural style is historical to blend with the community. The interior is designed to be open and easily supervisable from one position, so that the staff can vary in size depending in the use and funding for staff.