Dorothy Bramlage Public Library officials are seeking to raise money to expand or build a new library.

One idea arose during discussion at the Junction City Area Chamber of Commerce meeting. It involved the possible combination of a new library at the same location as a new Junction City High School project.

A member of the Chamber Board of Directors, Gary Schoenrock, feels it might make sense to explore a co-location for both of them. “I think it’s an opportunity that deserves some exploration in the sense that this community is being asked to seriously consider a new high school, and possibly an expansion or a new increased library. So maybe there might be some synergies and cost savings to put the two together in some form or fashion.

Perhaps the general public area could be separated from the student area. Susan Moyer, noted in response to the idea, that the library service works better with a central location, and that the library has a lot of walking traffic.

Another idea suggested at the Chamber board meeting involved possibly converting the Freshman Success Library building into a library if that FSA facility is vacated by the school district. Moyer noted no architectural work had been looked at. “I know that they are looking at some possible community partnerships that would go along with that building should they be successful and move that grade out.”

The FSA currently houses ninth grade students. Among the options being considered for a new high school is the possibility of moving ninth grade students into the same building with tenth through twelfth grade students. No final decisions have been made at this point.