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Collection: 63,000 items (as of October 2008)
The Centerville Branch opened on March 11,
2006. Its collection of approximately
63,000 books has an emphasis on high
use items such as children's books, audio-visual
items like DVDs and audio books, and popular
adult material.
The building has some design elements
taken from historic buildings in Centerville.
The front door features a circular arch
modelled after the front door of an old school
in Centerville that no longer exists. The library
has a display that shows the older buildings
that were used as elements in the design. The
construction of the Centerville Library has
benefited from a generous grant from the Simmons
Family Trust that has been used for decorative
elements, such as stained glass windows in
the children's area that illustrate well-known
children's stories. The children's area
also has a giant tree in one corner that
spreads out into the room.
The branch is 10,000 square feet (including
an auditorium). Although Centerville is not
the largest Davis County Library Branch,
it is designed to easily expand as demand may
require.
Donations may be made at any branch of the
Davis County Library to help purchase materials
for the Centerville Branch. All donations are greatly appreciated. |