White Oak Library officially closed on April 15, 2017. Many were sad to see us close, but we're excited for the new changes that will happen with the refresh project!
So what happens before construction begins? White Oak library staff spent approximately 2 weeks in the building packing and shelving materials. The children's area had to be completely packed so that old shelving could be removed. Books, DVD's, CD's were all placed in boxes and labeled. Once the packing was completed, the White Oak library staff began their temporary assignments at impacted branches. Impacted branches included Marilyn Praisner, Silver Spring, Long Branch, and Wheaton Interim library.
Before Pictures
Children's Picture Book Area
Books on CD
Children's Room
Circulation Desk
After books were packed and old shelves were taken down
Children's Room after books and shelving were removed.
An asbestos contractor was hired to remove all of the carpeting and the mastic which had been found to have asbestos in it. This process took a couple of weeks and the areas are now ready for new flooring to be laid.
Remediation pictures
Teen Area
After the abatement pictures
Magazine and PC Area
Children's Area
Adult and Teen Area
So what happens next? Contractors will begin to fix ADA issues on the inside and outside of the building. Bathrooms will have old tile and fixtures removed. Un-leveled and damaged cement and bricks outside of the building will be removed and replaced.
So what other types of updates will I see at the White Oak Library?
2 new collaboration rooms
New furniture
Painting and re-carpeting of the public areas
Some new shelving in Adult and Teen areas
All new shelving in Children's area
Remodeling the public restrooms including floors, walls, and toilet stall partitions
New ADA compliant ramp for book drop access
Additional digital signage monitors
Stay tuned to the White Oak Library blog for more details!
