Renovation Resumes and Garage Project Begins

Just in case there was not enough going on with the 2nd floor renovation, we are beginning a repair of the upper level of the garage this week. The garage project is a "fair weather" project so that's how it happens to coincide with the renovation work. For about the next two weeks the garage will be closed as work is done to repair cracks in the surface of the upper level. The repair is needed as water is seeping through the cracks and eroding the surface further while soaking through the ceiling coating on the lower level. Once the repair is done, the concrete needs to cure for about 30 days. After the curing period, the garage will be closed again for about 10 days while the final work, including sealing and striping, is completed. Once we're sure all leaks have been addressed, the lower level ceiling will be recoated. We look forward to the completion of this work! Parking for staff has been arranged nearby but offsite so surface parking will be available for patrons throughout the closure period.

Drywall is going up in phase 1 back-of-house areas. Electrical work and installation of doors and windows will be a priority in the next week or so. It's great to see some reconstruction progress as we can fully begin to see how some of the redesigned and rearranged spaces will look.

Even with projects going on, it has been wonderful to see the steady stream of summer reading program participants. There is still time to sign up and read toward the goal of the big prize - the PPLD T-shirt which is sponsored and provided annually by the Library's Friends group. Thanks to patrons for making the Library a part of your summer schedule and thanks to our terrific staff for lending a hand to make sure each visit goes smoothly.