Before the plan is settled
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The library's unused side room might become a quiet reading space. Samira circulated a tentative layout to invite suggestions rather than announce a final decision. The board granted provisional permission to try the arrangement for a month, subject to a later review. The volunteers then considered whether the plan was viable with the furniture and opening hours already available.
Several details remained tentative, including the placement of the largest table. Provisional approval allowed the group to experiment without committing to an expensive renovation. A simple schedule showed that the reading room was viable if volunteers covered two evening shifts. If nobody could take those shifts, the proposal would need a different timetable before becoming a lasting service.
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