The potential sites outside of downtown State College meet both the fiscal limits and the building requirements determined by the board. Members of the State College Borough Council expressed concern that Schlow Memorial Library's new facility will be placed outside of downtown State College. Because a significant portion of the library's funding comes from State College, the board should direct effort at keeping the library downtown, Dauler said. The council is willing to help fund the new site if the library is kept downtown, said Council Member Jean McManis. The council believes State College is a prime location for the library because the borough offers public transportation.
Transportation is a big issue.
State College is easy to get to by bus without transferring. Dauler recommended that instead of moving the library outside of the downtown area, the board should amend current building criterion for the new library. Kline was receptive to council's comments and expressed concern about the importance of the library to the community. It's part of what is keeping Happy Valley happy.