And the Work Goes On!

So while I've been out in the community attending book groups or even grabbing a bite to eat, I've been stopped by customers who are asking me"What's going on at the library" or "When are you re-opening?"

The project has had a few unexpected surprises, including the need to do asbestos abatement in most of the public area and replace plumbing pipes where the new restroom fixture work is occurring. These surprises have added construction time to the original 6 month project estimate. The latest projection for the reopening date is now expected for early 2018.

The work goes on!

Construction crews have removed damaged ceiling tiles in preparation for the installation of new and brighter lighting and new ceiling tiles. The electrical work needed for the new lighting will be done while the ceilings are open.

Tiles removed from ceiling

Once the old children's shelving was removed from the perimeter of the Children's Room, non-insulated concrete blocks became exposed along the outside walls. This required the contractor to add insulation and drywall to those areas in preparation for the new shelving to be installed.

Before, packs of drywall and insulation awaiting installation in the White Oak children's room

Before - Insulation and drywall awaiting installation

After, drywall and insulation installed in the White Oak children's room

After - New insulation and drywall installed

Prior to the refresh project start, the entrance to the children's room was very close to the front door. Little children often ran out of the children's room and straight out the front door. To address that safety concern and to provide better visual access as well as more direct service desk access to the Children's Room, we decided to move the entrance to the children's area a little further away from the front entrance doors. Contractors have begun the process of framing and closing up the old entrance and relocating the new entrance.