More Progress to Report!

Progress on the Library addition will mean some closings in early November.

In order for the new electrical service to get up and running, the old supply will be shut down for one day during the first week of November (date TBD). Also, for the paving of the parking lots to be completed, the Library will need to close for two days during the week on November 10th. We are doing our best to coordinate this with the November 11th closing for Veteran’s Day, but the final determination will depend on progress on the job, contractors’ schedules, and weather.

The stair cases are now in, ceiling grids and light fixtures are being installed, window trim is being painted, and the boiler is ready to be fired up. The exterior stucco finish has been completed and outside light poles will be set up within the next two weeks.

Building Moving Ahead

No doubt you have noticed the progress on the Library as you visit, walk in Law Park, or pass on Pleasantville Road or Routes 9A/100. As we approach the final months, a great deal of work is being done each week. Pictures and a slide show of progress are at http://www.briarcliffmanorlibrary.org/photos.html

On the exterior, trim is painted and the final coat of stucco (“EIFS”) will be applied as soon as the weather is dry. The construction trailer is about to leave the lot so that the entry way can be widened to better accommodate two-way traffic. The parking lots will be paved and lamp posts erected by early November.

The boiler is being installed with the intent of being operational as soon as the weather calls for it. The basement electrical and mechanical rooms have been built.

Inside the Library proper, all of the walls are completed and are receiving a coat of primer paint. All of the doors and cabinetry are now on site, to be installed in early November. Ceiling and lighting installation are due within two weeks, along with finish carpentry around interior windows and doors. Painting and carpeting, as well as completion of the bathrooms will wrap up the project.

We will have to close for one day when the electrical service is moved from our old system to our new source, and parking will be an issue with completion of the lots.

A larger disruption of service will be the closing of the Children's Room after Thanksgiving. We do not have a firm date, but in order to complete work on the “transition space” from the old building to the new, we will be packing up the kids room and vacating the space so that the contractor can remove the temporary wall, complete some demolition and carpentry, paint, and carpet the room.

Painting in Progress

As the phont depicts, the outside trim is being painted before the final coat of stucco is applied.

Inside the building, the fire suppression system is completed and rough plumbing and electrical are done so that the sheet rock is going in on both floors. Looking at the interior walls, we have a much better sense of how the building is going to look and feel. (And… we still LOVE it!)

All of the parts for the elevator have been delivered and the exterior doors are due soon.

The concrete walk way is partly completed and will be a nice framework for the circular drive when it is done.

Completion is scheduled for the end of the year; furnishing to follow and we will move in just as quickly as we can!

One Day Closing Monday 9/29

The Library will be closed on Monday, September 29th, for one day only. Concrete will be poured adjacent to the entrance. In case of rain, the Library will close on Tuesday, 9/30 and be open on Monday.

Decorative Exterior Woodwork

The most recent pictures of the building show the 9A side, where the decorative wood trim is being applied. It looks great! http://www.briarcliffmanorlibrary.org/photos.html Sorry I can't give you a better photo of the stonework on the front facade. It is covered to prevent any damage, but is also very fitting with the style and feeling of the original building. I think we can all be very proud of this project!

Stone Work on Building

WOW! I was away for a week, and I came back to see the stone work being applied to the front of the building and the retaining wall going in around the front turnaround. It all looks great! Inside, the sprinkler system is going in, the duct work now hangs down to where blowers will appear in the ceiling; and the electrical work is well underway.
See pics at: http://www.briarcliffmanorlibrary.org/photos.html

Steady Progress on the Building

Inside, 95% of the duct work for heating, ventilating, and air conditioning is complete; electrical rough-in is due to be finished in 4-5 weeks; and the attic will be insulated by the end of the month. Sheet rocking will then commence from the second floor to the first.

Outside, shingles are installed on the front side of the roof. On the rear face of the building, the first layer of plywood is sealed and white insulation board is being applied. Stone for the finish work on the front of the building has been delivered.

Site work continues and the front turnaround road is now very visible. The retaining wall is due to be installed shortly. Unfortunately, along with site work will come some parking interruptions.

The “top” parking lot is currently available, but pedestrian traffic will now be routed in front of the Construction trailer in order to access the Library. Follow the traffic markers/ caution tape/ orange fence/ arrows to find your way. Within a week or two, I am told that the lot will be CLOSED and the Library will be only accessible from the Atria Parking Lot. You will know when this happens, because you just won’t be able to get in! As usual, we are here to serve you and apologize for any of the many inconveniences!

We all look forward to seeing the finished product!
See current pics at: http://www.briarcliffmanorlibrary.org/photos.html