It's Friday And Renovation Work Remains In Progress

If you've been in the library lately you've likely noticed the entire stairs encased in a partition. The steel structure for the new stairway is being erected and that's where the periodic sounds are coming from. The work on the stairs has been steady all week and for structural items slow and steady is what we want!

Drywall and taping continue in the rooms being created. We look forward to some painting and that's when things will really begin to look more finished.

The staff at times feels like we're living in the Home and Garden TV show "Design Remix". I've written about the re-purposing going on in this project and so as we identify pieces of furniture that won't be returning to a former spot we're asking where else these items might be used. Also, we've been "stealing" some of our furnishings from areas to see if they can fill a need in a renovated area. Our goal is to retain as much that is functional as possible while making sure renovated areas are both functional and comfortable.

Our architect, Martha Bell, said at our weekly construction meeting on Tuesday that she can see the end in sight. I think we're all beginning to feel that way and can't wait to unveil the new spaces to everyone. Mark your calendar to stop in at the library soon and then again after the renovation is complete sometime in November. We're open for business while the work is going on and look forward to providing better access and spaces in the very near future.