Construction Meeting September 20, 2007

Library underpinning is complete; the existing building is safe and secure. Excavation for the addition will now start in earnest. Unfortunately, the digging will displace the sewer line – so bathrooms will be out of service for at least 30 days. The old parking lot will also be dug up to make way for new utility lines.

Parking will be in the new “upper lot” along Pleasantville Road. Entry to the Library will be routed through the park and down the stairs to the front door. If you are unable to negotiate the staircase, we would be happy to meet you with your materials in the lot. Please call ahead from home-or from you car. We continue to keep our regular hours!

The Big Dig

Well - this is big for us! The old piers that held up the modular, the front walkway, and parts of the parking area are now in a heap in front of the Library. Underpinning of the foundation should begin this week.

A Normal Wednesday - August 29th

IT looks like a normal day at the Library - with the Parking Lot open and Staff here ready to serve you! SO if you are not away on vacation- come on in!

Library is Open!

Additional site work is on-going that is creating a "log-jam" in our parking lot. There are a few spaces to park, and you are welcome to park close to the entryway on the grass or gravel. Please do not block the roadway as cars and trucks are entering and exiting. If you are planning on a lengthy stay at the Library, you may want to park behind Atria and walk through Law Park to reach us.

Construction Meeting (8/23/2007)

At this morning’s construction meeting, the following were announced:
Access to the bike trail is a job priority – look for a new opening in the chain link fence behind the Library at the South side;
Additional Library parking will be coming soon along Pleasantville Road;
Underpinning (strengthening and stabilizing the foundation of the existing building) is next on the agenda, to be followed by excavation for the new addition.

One Day Closing Announced for Tuesday, August 21st

The Library, along with all access to the parking lot and building, will be closed on Tuesday August 21st for additional site work. We again apologize for the inconvenience and of course, no fines will be charged for materials due that day that are returned a day late. Our intent continues to be to close ONLY when the contractors determine that conditions are unsafe for the public - we hope that there are very few days in the next 18 months for which this is the case!

Law Park Access Fenced Off

As heavy machinery moves in to remove tree stumps and dig the 16 ft. deep excavation for the basement of the addition, access to Law Park from the Library lot has been closed off. Within the month, construction on the upper parking lot for the Library will begin. Upon completion of the parking area adjacent to Pleasantville Road, the lot next to the building as well as temporary access to the bike trail will be reconfigured. Both temporary caution fence as well as chain link fencing will mark off areas that are unsafe for the public to enter.