Tuesday, November 21, 2023
We are pleased to announce that the construction on the Circulation Desk was completed on time. We celebrated with a ribbon cutting with Mayor Stephen Dalina, the Library Board of Trustees and Circulation Manager Jaclyn Gryszka.
Monday, November 20, 2023
Friday, November 17, 2023
The new furniture has been delivered. The new area is *almost* complete. See photos below.
Friday, November 10, 2023
New flooring has been installed. We can’t wait for everyone to see it!
Friday, November 3, 2023
We are moving along with the project, right on schedule! The Circulation area has been painted and is ready for the installation of new flooring next week. The Library will be closed for browsing, printing and other in-person services on Wednesday, November 8 & Thursday, November 9 so that this work may be completed with minimal disruption between Election Day and Veterans Day closures. Stay tuned for more!
Friday, October 27, 2023
The new computer desks have been installed. Each workstation has task lighting and additional workspace.
Monday, October 23, 2023
Another peek behind the curtain with a look at the half wall.
Friday, October 20, 2023 – Construction Update
Inspectors approved the electrical work, sheetrock was completed and spackling began. We look forward to painting next week.
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Friday, October 20, 2023 – Service Update
The Library will be closed for browsing on Wednesday, November 8 and Thursday, November 9. Operations at the drive-thru window will take place as usual and the telephones will be fully staffed.
The Bookmobile will be open for browsing in the Library’s parking lot on Wednesday, November 8 from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. & 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and on Thursday, November 9 from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. in addition to its regular stops around town.
Scheduled programs and meetings will still take place on those days.
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Wednesday, October 18, 2023
More electrical work was done and sheetrock was installed.
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Thursday, October 12, 2023
Electrical work commenced this week. A few walls are also framed out. We are making progress. Stay tuned.
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Friday, October 6, 2023
Demolition of the existing 1997 Circulation Desk commenced this week. Next, the wiring will be updated. Here are some photos of the area and what was found under the old Circulation Desk.
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Though the work is temporary, we still wanted to have some fun with Halloween decorations on the privacy curtains.
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Thursday, September 28, 2023 – The Monroe Township Library’s Circulation area is getting a facelift!
The renovation project for the Circulation Desk and surrounding area is set to begin the first week of October. When it’s complete, we’ll have new desks, ADA compliant flooring, upgraded technology, and a more open, welcoming floor plan.
What does this mean for Library services?
- The Circulation Desk will be temporarily relocated. The Welcome Desk will also be moved during the project. However, all services at both desks will continue as normal.
- Library materials may be returned at the Circulation Desk or at the book drops in the Drive-Thru Window, at the Senior Center, and at the Community Rec Center. The interior Library book drop may be inaccessible during periods of the construction project.
- All Library events and programs will continue as planned. The Monroe Township Cultural Arts Commission Juried Art Show and all early voting and Election Day activities remain unchanged.
We will continue to serve the community throughout the project. The refurbishment of the area will be completed in three phases over several weeks.
Library Director Leah Wagner says, “The Circulation Desk and surrounding area are part of the original building from 1997. The goal of this project is to ease congestion of checkout lines and to create more space. We have been planning for this upgrade over the last five years and are excited to see it come to fruition.”
Please bear with us while this project is taking place. Visitors may expect some dust and noise, but we will make every effort to minimize disruptions during library hours.
Updates will be posted to the Library’s website.
