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Wed 02 Feb 2007New library proposal for Cork cityCork could have a new main city library twice the size of the existing building within two years as a result of a deal between Cork City Council and a private developer that would involve no cash outlay by the council, Cork city manager Joe Gavin said.The deal with Frinilla Developments would see the company take over the existing 25,000sq ft library on the Grand Parade and replace it with a building exceeding 50,000sq ft in exchange for some unused land behind the building, Mr Gavin said.