There could be a new home for Fresno Countys Politi Branch Library [Video]

FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – A Fresno County public library is looking to move into a bigger space.

For 50 years The Politi Branch Library has been serving the Fresno community with any public library needs.

Now the library has outgrown the location and wants to move into the former Rite Aid building, at Bullard Avenue and First Street.

“When this space became available, we thought, hey, man, that’s a perfect spot to move the library over here,” said Fresno County Supervisor Steve Brandau.

He said it is possible that there will be a new home for the Politi Branch Library.

However, Brandau said neighboring businesses had their qualms about the library relocating to the former Rite Aid building.

“Some of the other storefronts here, including the discount store and others, were concerned that the library would take up all the parking space,” he explained.

The debate hindered the library’s progress for months, …