Resident Steve Kim Commenting in the Facebook group ,”it takes a Ridgewood Village ” on funding for the Library ReImangine:
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Resident Questions Ridgewood Library Funding
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Ridgewood Library Reimagine ,”has no clear vision. It’s on a funding grab”
Resident Steve Kim said in the group “It takes a Ridgewood Village ” on comments he made at the Wednesday nights Village Council Meeting about proper planning :
“My public comment regards to the Library at the Village Council meeting last evening. Because Library didn’t do proper planning and needs analysis, it has no clear vision. It’s on a funding grab. I’m personally confused as to what it’s doing. It can update the place, but why gut renovate to essentially offer the same services as now? I hope the Village doesn’t get stuck funding unnecessary projects…”
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Governor Murphy Announces First Round of Applications for Library Construction Bond Act and Ridgewood Debates Library Mission
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Ridgewood NJ, The Ridgewood Library expansion is a hotly debated topic in the Village . The debate seems to rage over what is needed and what is realistic vs. inappropriate extravagances like massive circular stairways ,a huge performing arts center and other vanity projects .
Ridgewood Library Hosts Buffy the Vampire Slayer Trivia Night at Park West Tavern
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Ridgewood NJ, There’s still time for you to register for Buffy the Vampire Slayer Pub Trivia on Monday January 6, 8pm at Park West Tavern. Teams of 2-6 players can register online at www.ridgewoodlibrary.org. Any questions contact 201-670-5600 x130 or email rplpubtrivia@gmail.com.
The irony may be too good to miss.
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Reader says ,”The library and High School are grabbing for the brass ring”
“The library and High School are grabbing for the brass ring. They have big ideas and big money wish lists. Why does the library “need” this “Reimagine” project? Why does the high school “need” a 1,000 seat Performing Art Center? I know that the developers are selling the downtown as a city with all the amenities.
Continue reading Reader says ,”The library and High School are grabbing for the brass ring”Library is asking for a fixed amount of $2 million Village funding, which will be sourced by borrowing and serviced by the taxpayers
by Steve Kim
Ridgewood NJ, Steve Kim provided his comments in regards to the Library at the Village Council meeting last evening (click link below).
https://youtu.be/gl_AoshZ23c?t=5716
Library says it can make changes, but it hasn’t. They are stuck on the $7.7 million project, $2 million bonding.
Continue reading Library is asking for a fixed amount of $2 million Village funding, which will be sourced by borrowing and serviced by the taxpayers2013 Library user survey results indicated that users care about services.Facilities issues were nearly nonexistent
by Steve Kim
Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Library had a different, more pragmatic renovation plan prior to 2018. That plan was deemed sufficient to address the future service needs of the Library. In the 2018 library trustee meeting minutes, the architect mentions that plan would cost $5 million. That plan matches the alternate plan mentioned at this year’s meeting at Village Council: $4 million for the library. $1 million was probably for squaring the auditorium, which the alternate plan doesn’t include.
Continue reading 2013 Library user survey results indicated that users care about services.Facilities issues were nearly nonexistentThe “library should promote literacy foremost”
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Ridgewood NJ, Resident Steve Kim summed up the prime issue from most of us when it comes to the Ridgewood Library, what about the books?
Continue reading The “library should promote literacy foremost”The library is about reading and learning. Books are core to that process
Dear VC
Thank you for having a session on the Library.
Some key points…
* How could RPL ask for $3.7 million when the cap is $200/psf and the building is noted as 34k sf?
* Most don’t want the prominent stairs. Don’t take my word for it. Do your own research. You are signing off on the project after all.
* Teen center should be much bigger if that is a key reason for the reno.
* We should find a more flow effective way of ushering light into the place. The light fixture is better these days.
* Library is about reading and learning. Books are core to that process. It is about books, then other elements and aspects work around it.
* Auditorium expands to alleviate a few standing rooms only shows makes zero sense.
Thank you.
Steve Kim
Ramon M Hache Susan Traina Knudsen Michael Sedon Bernadette Walsh
(Jeff blocked me, so can’t be linked)
Reimagined Ridgewood Library, but What about the Books?
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Ridgewood NJ, resident Steve Kim sums it up the best on the Ridgewood Library ReImangine :
“Reimagined Ridgewood Library will have…
Continue reading Reimagined Ridgewood Library, but What about the Books?Golden Toilets for Graydon, Library Update Village Council Agenda October 23rd
Village Council Public Workshop Agenda
THE RIDGEWOOD VILLAGE COUNCIL
PUBLIC WORKSHOP AGENDA
OCTOBER 23, 2019
7:30 P.M.
1. 7:30 pm – Call to Order – Mayor
2. Statement of Compliance with Open Public Meeting Act
Mayor: “Adequate notice of this meeting has been provided by a posting on the bulletin board in Village Hall, by mail to the Ridgewood News, The Record, and by submission to all persons entitled to same as provided by law of a schedule including the date and time of this meeting.”
3. Roll Call – Village Clerk
4. Flag Salute/Moment of Silence
5. Public Comments (Not to Exceed 3 Minutes per Person – 40 Minutes in Total)
Continue reading Golden Toilets for Graydon, Library Update Village Council Agenda October 23rdRidgewood Hits All-time Low with Jim McGreevey Event
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Ridgewood NJ, the Village of Ridgewood has finally hit rock bottom. The Ridgewood Public library will be hosting a talk by former disgraced NJ Governor Jim McGreevey. McGreevy who after a Ridgewood former Mayor claimed “is not gay” abruptly resigned in 2004 after declaring himself “a gay American” and admitting an extramarital affair with a male staffer.
McGreevey a serial con artist pursued a career in the Episcopal priesthood but was rejected. According to a source at the Episcopal Diocese of Newark, his rejection was not for “being gay but for being a jackass”.
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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Library Board member asked resident Steve Kim,
” Did you ever consider that the architect specializes in libraries, our thousands of patrons and library staff that serves the community EVERYDAY should have a pretty good idea what the library might need”
Yuup we sure did and you know Ridgewood has heard that all before.
Today is National Read a Book Day
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Ridgewood NJ, National Read A Book Day is observed annually on September 6th. On August 9th, we all celebrated National Book Lovers Day. While these bookish days may seem similar, National Read a Book Day invites us ALL to grab a book we might enjoy and spend the day reading. Don’t keep it to yourself.
Are you reading a book for national book day ?
Ridgewood Library Presents Author visit: Kopp Sisters on the March with Amy Stewart
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Ridgewood NJ, Join author Amy Stewart as she returns to the Ridgewood Public Library to talk about her newest installment in the Kopp sisters saga, “Kopp Sisters on the March”!
This is the fifth book on the Kopp sisters, based on the real-life experiences of Bergen’s own Kopp sisters—who worked as private detectives in a time where women could not even vote!
Stewart became fascinated with the Kopp sisters after discovering a newspaper article about them. (Her books were based on research provided by GSBC’s Trustee Emeritus, Ree Hopper.) From the publisher:
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