Tim Kambitsch

Pecha Kucha Returns May 9th

April 18, 2018 By Dayton Most Metro

From handwriting to co-housing, the 35th volume of Pecha Kucha will be held on Wednesday, May 9th a the Dayton Metro Library at 7:30pm. Doors open for seating at 7pm.

This PK will be hosted by the library’s own Megan Cooper, who will introduce eight speakers who will bring stories, expertise, and personal history to life in PK style, which means 20 slides shown for 20 seconds each.

Between sets of speakers, enjoy a PK networking break with beer, wine and other refreshments. As always, PK is free to attend and donations are welcome. Street parking surrounding the library will be free. The library’s underground parking garage will be closed.

From handwriting to co-housing you’ll learn and experience something new from each speaker:

Judd Plattenberg – Time Capsule in Lonaconing MD

Tim Kambitsch – Reimagining Works
Ann Bain – The Vital Importance of Handwriting

Mike Huff – AIA Student Design Competition

Ann Kim – Tran-Siberian Railroad Journey

Amy Kollar Anderson and Kate Huser Santucci – The Art of Collaboration (or How to Not Freak Out When You Change Another Artist’s Work)

D Ralph Young – World War II in the Pacific

Chip Williamson – Archi-sociology: Co-housing

Poster art by Amy Kollar Anderson and Kate Huser Santucci.

Libraries For A Smarter Future Announce Newest Plans

June 20, 2016 By Dayton Most Metro

The Dayton Metro Library announced today that a location has been selected for a new branch in West Dayton. The West Branch Library consolidates the current Madden Hills and Westwood Branches into one new, larger facility which will be located adjacent to the historic Wright Airplane Factory at Rt. 35 and Abbey Avenue.
“We received valuable input from the community at three public forums,” said Tim Kambitsch, Dayton Metro Library Executive Director. “Through consensus, this site was one of the community’s top preferences. That it is equal distance from both current branches gave us greater interest in this site.”
The seven-acre site is part of the larger Dayton Aviation Heritage Redevelopment site. In addition to the historical Wright Brothers buildings, plans call for an Aviation Heritage museum to be located there.

“There’s an exciting synergy with the National Aviation Heritage Alliance,” said Kambitsch. “A beautiful new Library will be a catalyst for additional investment and development in West Dayton.”

Design work on the four branch construction projects in Segment Three of the system-wide facilities upgrade will begin in July. Shook/Wise will serve as Construction Manager for the projects, which are scheduled for completion mid-year in 2018. The public is invited to forums with the architects to give input on the design process.

WEST CARROLLTON (renovation and expansion at current location)
15,000 sq. ft. (current branch is 10,000 sq. ft.)
Total project costs $6.5 million
Levin Porter Associates – Architect of Record
Public Forum: Thursday, July 7, 7:00 p.m. West Carrollton Civic Center Meeting Room

WEST BRANCH (new facility)
Consolidates the Madden Hills and Westwood Branch Libraries
To be located adjacent to the historic Wright Airplane Factory at Rt. 35 and Abbey Avenue
24,000 sq. ft. (combined total of current branches is approximately 12,000 sq. ft.)
Total project costs $10 million
LWC, Inc., a minority-owned business in Dayton, is the Architect of Record
Public Forum: Tuesday, July 12, 7:00 p.m. Wright Dunbar Meeting Room, 1100 West Third Street

WILMINGTON-STROOP (new building at current site in Kettering)
21,000 sq. ft. (current building is 13,600 sq. ft.)
Total project costs $8.9 million
Ruetschle Architects – Architect of Record
Public Forum: Wednesday, July 13, 7:00 p.m. Library Meeting Room, 3980 Wilmington Pike, Kettering

SOUTHEAST (new facility)
Consolidates the East and Belmont Branch Libraries
Agreement with Dayton Public Schools to build at the corner of Wayne and Watervliet Avenues (near Belmont High School)
24,000 sq. ft. (combined total of current branches is less than 13,000 sq. ft.)
Total project costs $10 million
Levin Porter Associates – Architect of Record
Public Forum: Wednesday, July 20, 7:00 p.m. (location to be announced)

Construction continues at the Brookville, Kettering-Moraine, Miamisburg, New Lebanon, and Vandalia Branches as well as the Main Library in downtown Dayton. The Electra C. Doren, Miami Township and Northwest Branch Libraries have been completed. Site selection continues on the four remaining projects in East Dayton/Riverside, Englewood/Clayton, Huber Heights and Trotwood.

“It’s exciting to see the beautiful finished Libraries, those in progress and those that are just beginning,” said Jayne Klose, Community Engagement Manager at the Library. “It’s a massive undertaking that will result in state-of-the art Libraries in all our communities, with larger spaces, flexible community rooms and new technology too.”

In November 2012, Montgomery County voters passed a $187 million bond issue to improve Dayton Metro Library facilities. The plan, known as Libraries for a Smarter Future, calls for updates, expansions or new construction at all Dayton Metro Library locations across Montgomery County.

For updates or more information, visit the Facilities page at DaytonMetroLibrary.org or call 937-463-BOOK.

ReImagining Works: Collaboration Between Dayton Metro Library and Dayton Art Institute

April 28, 2014 By Dayton Most Metro Leave a Comment

ReImagining Works is a project that will put original works of art into each new or newly-remodeled Dayton Metro Library location. Artwork will be created by local artists, inspired by existing works in the Dayton Art Institute’s permanent collection. Eventually, each Library will display a new piece of art which is a result of collaboration among the Art Institute, the Library, Library users and artists in our region.

“Libraries and museums are both places of discovery,” said Tim Kambitsch, Library Executive Director. “ReImagining Works provides a unique partnership which benefits two community treasures – The Dayton Metro Library and The Dayton Art Institute. With potentially new audiences, this collaboration lends itself to future art-related programming in our new hands-on activity spaces.”

The first ReImagining Works project is for the E.C. Doren Branch Library. Six options from the Dayton Art Institute’s collection are offered as inspiration for a new piece which will be placed in the newly added outdoor terrace at the Library. The artwork options can be viewed at the Library’s website, DaytonMetroLibrary.org. Public voting for which piece should be reinterpreted is open through May 9 online or in person at the E.C. Doren Branch Library’s temporary location, 359 Maryland Avenue. Different art options will be presented for future re-interpretation projects.

ABOUT DAYTON METRO LIBRARY

The Dayton Metro Library is one of the oldest and largest public library systems in Ohio, consistently ranking among the best in the nation. The DML consists of 20 branch locations inMontgomery County, Outreach Services and the Main Library in downtown Dayton. In order to fulfill its mission to inform, inspire and enrich the community, the DML offers programs, materials and services for all ages and stages of life. It is funded in part by a portion of the state income tax and local levy support.

Specialized services and resources are available for schools, small businesses, nonprofit organizations, literacy providers and job seekers. The library houses a unique collection of local history materials. Computers are available free of charge for public use and computer instruction is available at many library locations.

In November, 2012, Montgomery County voters passed a $187 million bond issue to fund new construction and renovations for the DML. Highlights of the multi-phase, multi-year project include consolidating branches from 20 to 16, establishing an offsite operations center and completely renovating the Main Library. When the project is complete in 2017, library users will enjoy modern, efficient facilities providing superior services and technology for the 21st century. Progress on the project is posted regularly on the DML website at DaytonMetroLibrary.org.