More changes for Nevada County’s library system. County officials say the current location of the Bear River Library, on the High School campus, is not a suitable spot for a public library. So, Library Assistant Hilary Peery told the Board at its meeting on Tuesday that it’s being moved to previously-leased commercial space on Combie Road…

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The Board approved the 721-thousand dollar project. Peery says the more spacious spot will be open for more hours and more days, with better public and Wi-Fi access. It will also share space with the sheriff’s substation that’s also moving there from a nearby location. Supervisor Ed Scofield says the current location has not been very well-known and under-utilized…

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The new location will also include a conference meeting room that residents and public officials can use. There will also be a section for younger children. It will also have after-hours access. The project is scheduled to start around November and will take six to nine months to complete.