Survey: Library/Municipal Hall Renovation

The District of Sechelt invites residents to share their thoughts on the future of the Sechelt Public Library and Municipal Hall building as part of a planning process that will explore future possibilities. 

The building requires extensive repairs, including a new building envelope. Now is the time to re-imagine the space to better serve the needs of the growing community. Community engagement will help ensure that all needs are considered. 

“Our goal is to avoid costly repairs that would later need to be removed or altered if Council and the community decides to expand the library and the building,” said Julie Maerz, Manager of Capital Projects for the District of Sechelt.

With population growth and evolving community needs placing pressure on the existing space, the District is planning for the future to ensure that civic services and public library access remain strong, accessible and sustainable for years to come.

“26 years ago, our beautiful library was built to serve this community,” said Leianne Emery, Director, Sechelt Public Library. “Today our needs, services and space requirements are vastly different. Times have changed. A recent assessment determined that the library required an expansion of 237 percent to bring it up to a minimum requirement for a service population of our size at 21,000 (DOS, sNGD, Roberts Creek, Halfmoon Bay, Egmont/Pender). There are many options on the table, expand the existing building, build new, lease and many others.”

Learn more and fill out the survey!

For entering the survey, you can opt in to winning one of three gift cards for a local downtown Sechelt business. 

Get Involved 

• Friday, June 6 at the Sechelt Library Community Room, 3 p.m. – 7 p.m.
• Saturday, June 7 at the Sechelt Farmers’ & Artisans’ Market, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

In addition to the in-person sessions, an online survey is now open until June 20, 2025. The survey provides residents with an opportunity to share what matters most to them when it comes to public service delivery, access to learning and community gathering spaces.

“This is a chance for residents to help shape what’s next. We’re listening to the community first, to inform decisions being made and to ensure our growing community is considered for future development of this key community building,” said Maerz.

For more information or to get involved, visit the project site yoursaysechelt.ca/municipal-hall-renovations.