Construction 85% complete

The light fixtures are being hung in the new addition. This is a view of the skylight looking over the balcony area from the third floor to the second floor.

Another view of the third floor. Much of the finish work and painting has been completed in this area.

This doorway leads from the main stairwell to the adult department on the second floor.

Renovations continue in the 1910 Carnegie building. Here, architect Patrick Hayes(center) and Project Manager Mike Mullaney(right) talk with a construction worker.

The handicapped ramp at the West Street entrance takes shape.

New photos this week

The curbings have been installed in the parking lot and the sidewalks are nearing completion. The expanded parking lot will provide double the number of spaces that were behind the old library.

The bookdrops have been installed just outside the new Pearl Street entrance. Note that there will be a special drop just for AV materials to protect them from the heavier books.


A view looking down from the third floor. The new adult reference desk is in the rear of the second floor in this area.

A view from the second floor looking across West Street to City Hall.