Purpose of Refresh

This project will turn part of the staff workspace into public space, so the Service Desk can be moved to the front where the New Books used to be located. The desk relocation will:

• Move the Service Desk out of the traffic flow.
• Provide  customers easier access to the Service Desk.
• Improve visibility and sight lines.
• Allow us to make better use of the existing public space.

Construction Phase

Construction to convert staff workspace to part of the public area by removing and modifying walls, rewiring, and installing new lighting was completed October 30, 2025.

Redesign Phase

The severe winter storm and other shipping delays have pushed the completion date for the refresh project. 

Some furniture will be updated in the second phase, including new service desk furniture for both the main part of the building and the Kids Place.

Projected Completion Date: Now sometime in March for final furniture changes

Things happening during the redesign phase include:

• The Service Desk is disassembled and removed. --completed February 13
• Ethernet cables are moved for the computers. --completed February 7
• New Service Desks are installed in the main part of the Library and the Kids Place. -- completed February 18 but the desk in the Kids Place will rotate 45 degrees once longer cables are installed
• Other furniture is removed. -- ongoing as some shipments were delayed
• Public computers are moved to a new location, --completed January 31
• New furniture is installed. -- ongoing as some shipments were delayed
• Some collections are relocated. -- completed February 13  

Expect more new furniture to be installed and old furniture to be removed over the next few weeks as shipments arrive including:

• New study carrels
• New study tables

Ask staff at the Service Desk if you cannot find a collection or need help searching for items.

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