September Library Renovation & Addition Project Update

 

The library renovation project is well underway, with a projected opening around Memorial Day. In April, the 200 Main Street Building closed to the public, with library services offered from the 15 Church Street satellite location. Approximately 42,000 books and other library materials were packed, labeled, and put into storage. Shelving, furniture and fixtures were also disassembled and stored. Work on the site began in May with our general contractor Construction Dynamics Inc. This has included interior and exterior demolition work to prepare for full replacement of Heating, Cooling, and Ventilation systems and new electrical, plumbing, and IT infrastructure.  The front stairs have been removed in preparation for a more accessible entryway. Bricks from the existing patios were recovered and stored for later use. Work on the foundation for the basement of the addition is nearly complete. Inside the building, the stairs from the children's room have been removed and will be floored over to create a new Tween alcove in that space. The wall to the Director's office has been taken down to extend the reading room to provide a view to the courtyard. This month and into the fall, more visible work will be undertaken, including replacement of existing faulty windows, framing of the addition, and new insulation, siding and roofing.  If you'd like a look at what has been going on inside and around back, watch a short video showing the progress: https://vimeo.com/1117592963/9bab19afe3 We look forward to welcoming you to the fully renovated and expanded library next year. In the meantime, please visit us at the satellite library at 15 Church Street, or attend one of our programs, held at various locations thanks to our community partners around town!