Smithers council was provided an update on work towards moving the Smithers Public Library into the former Heartstrings building on Third Avenue.
This was at its regular meeting on January 27th by Faulkner Browns Architects.
The town announced it acquired the building in May last year with public engagement being held through December to learn what residents want with the new space.
Some of the main points mentioned were a want for larger program areas for events and workshops, more community information, and a makerspace.
A majority of the project is being funded through the Northwest B.C. Regional Funding Agreement with $500,000 coming from the Friends of the Smithers Library.
Work is also being done to have an energy audit done on the new building funded by a CRIS grant, which is being applied for.
Schematics for how the library will be made this month with project costs expected in March.
A final presentation to council will come in April.
Heartstrings moved to its new location on Main Street in January.
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