Smiths Falls Public Library looks to close gap in renovation funding

Smiths Falls council will further discuss the funding gap for the town’s Library’s renovations.

Library CEO Amanda Foster asked council for further financial support to begin renovating its top floor children’s department in 2022.

However, CAO Malcom Morris pointed out the amount of ongoing work the area of town is about to see.

Foster says including the existing town support they have $840,000 put aside for the project. They need a total of $1.3 million to complete the project, so they are short about $450,000.

The work would see a washroom added and extend the elevator to the third floor.