Residents are invited to an official ribbon cutting ceremony for the newly renovated library at 10 a.m., Wednesday, January 7. This community celebration will include live steel drum music, balloon animals and face painting plus crafts, activities and fun giveaways from 10 a.m.-12 noon, Saturday, January 10.
The interior renovations provide a more efficient and flexible use of the space including:
- Reconfigured spaces for adults, teens and children with new service desks
- Addition of an Automatic Materials Handling (AMH) system
- Expanded area for children including collection and play areas
- A 760-square-foot shared programing room for youth and teen programs
- Early learning and public computers for children
- A dedicated collection, exclusive computers and gaming area in the teen space
- Four new study rooms including one in youth services (six total)
- Adult area features an improved layout and 12 public access computers
- All new shelving with improved visibility throughout the building
- New flooring, furniture and display areas
- Dedicated space for Friends of the Library ongoing book sale
- Updated public restrooms plus two new family restrooms
- Raised ceilings, redesigned entrance and new view panel glass in the windows
The external improvements include architectural upgrades to enhance the functionality and appearance of the public entrance including an updated entry and vestibule with new entry doors, pavers, refreshed landscaping and a walk-up materials return.
The library is located at 21100 Three Oaks Parkway.