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The leaves are changing, and so are we!
On Monday, October 12, we began repairs to our lobby, staff area, and downstairs public areas due to water damage. It seems appropriate that this autumn season, when the trees change to their prettiest appearances, is when we also began our refresh!
We will try our best not to disrupt programming, but please keep your eyes open for events that may be held upstairs or in secondary locations as needed so that construction crews can work safely.
With that in mind, here are some important pieces of information for the renovation. We will update as needed as we go along, or please feel free to call, email, or stop by to ask questions! We will also post updates on our Facebook and Instagram accounts – both construction alerts and photos as the process goes along. We’re pretty excited!
The Library lobby repairs are complete and they look great! Be sure to look up to see the new ceiling.
What’s happening now?
- Regular Library services are available. Repairs and renovations will continue in the downstairs public spaces. We expect this project to last about two months.
- For the most part, events should go forward as regularly scheduled: most of the downstairs repairs are cosmetic and won’t affect use of the space. On rare occasions, some programs may need to be moved to a different location, like the main floor of the Library, to help facilitate larger portions of the project.
- If you are sensitive to drywall dust, paint fumes, and/or other construction byproducts, please be aware that they may be present in the areas where work is being done.
What is being repaired and renovated?
- Last summer, pipes burst in the HVAC unit above the lobby overnight, soaking the drywall and drop ceiling there and running down into the staff area and the community room, hallway, and bathroom downstairs.
- Insurance is covering the repairs to the areas that were damaged, and the Library is taking this opportunity to make some needed updates to the downstairs bathrooms, kitchen, and community room. The wall coverings and many of the fixtures are original to the building, and while some are just as sturdy as ever, others are ready for a refresh.