Branch Updates

Grabill

Map of location of Grabill branch

General Information

Address

13521 State Street
Grabill IN 46741

Year built

2005
Original architect

Design Collaborative
Building size

7885 Sq ft
Site area

1.38 Acres
On-site parking

42

Grabill branch external view

Management Information

13,275

Population served (4 miles)
6

Days open/week
57

Hours open/week
5

Full time staff

Statistics 2020

28,798

Door Count
43

Programs
575

Program Attendance
42,116

Collection Size
96,641

Circulation
16

Computer Usage

Grabill library aerial view

Current conditions and key findings

Good visibility from Grabill Road
Parking size adequate, some access concerns
Major systems OK condition
Meeting space undersized for demand
Size of building prevents acoustical separation
Main service point not ADA compliant
Staff workspace access poorly configured
Finishes OK but lack color, lighting inconsistent
Wi-Fi robust enough for inside and outside use
Insufficient electrical outlets for charging
Quantity of wired PC connections adequate
Inadequate workspace at public computers

Adequately sized for current service demands
Overall building condition
Site allows for future expansion
Renovation and/or expansion can meet 10-year service demand