The Michael Kusalaba Branch of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning on Youngstown's West Side will be closing from December 1 through 6 and will reopen on December 8 for a floor plan reset.

The temporary closure will allow staff and contractors to complete a major floor plan redesign, which is the next operational step in transforming Kusalaba into the region's first certified Family Place Library, a national model focused on early childhood development, parent support, and whole-family learning, according to the media release.

"Parents and caregivers need spaces that feel welcoming, safe, and easy to use," said Jordan Shaver, PLYMC Chief Operating Officer. "These improvements were designed specifically with families in mind, which includes clearer sightlines, better zones for p

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