MONTICELLO, NY — Renovations are underway at the building that will soon become the new home for the Ethelbert B. Crawford Public Library. This work is expected to be completed by the end of the summer, the library staff and board are now turning their attention to designing the outdoor space.

The public is invited to hear more about the library’s expansion plans, and brainstorm about design ideas for the outdoor public space at a two-part design workshop. The first workshop has already been held. The second workshop, which will involve working in small groups to produce hands-on designs, will take place on Saturday, March 21 at 10 a.m. The workshop will be held at the Ted Stroebele Community Center at 10 Jefferson St.

“Due to the rising costs associated with the building construction project, much of the proposed landscaping at the new library had to be scaled back considerably,” explained library director Mary Paige Lang-Clouse.

No design experience is necessary. Light refreshments will be provided. RSVP to 845/794-4660, ext. 7, or langclouse@rcls.org. Visit www.ebcrawfordlibrary.org.