Danger! Take Care!

The areas adjacent to the Library are now all under siege!

Please be careful when approaching the building. The correct route is by foot through the Law Park paths to the staircase across from the building entrance. (Please do not drive in the Park!)

DO NOT USE the Book Drop built into the building; the area leading up to the drop is being excavated and is dangerous to navigate. The freestanding Book Drop is now in use on the Law Park path (right below a street lamp) directly across from the new parking area inside the property on Pleasantville Road.

October Building Meetings

Excavation for the Library addition is complete and concrete is being poured for the foundation. This work displaced the sewer lines, so library bathrooms have been out of service. Con Ed is re-connecting the gas line late this month so the Library will once again have heat and hot water. Water will be useable once the sewer lines are reconnected anticipated for “after November 1st.” Current work involves installing drainage and water lines.

The use of the new Pleasantville Road parking area is scheduled for October 26th, with access to the Library through the adjacent Law Park path and down the steps to the front door. The old parking lot will be re-configured and access to the bike trail will be built.

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.