Cabinets and cupboards...

Another week has gone past, and there are promising signs that one day we might be moving in. The cupboards and cabinets for the back area (technically known and the "Acquisitions Services Area") have arrived and are mostly installed. While I'm not usually a fan of light gold wood, I have to say that they look very nice, and the light color added to the natural light makes for a very bright and airy feeling.

The parking lot looks like a parking lot and not a cow pasture, so that is a big improvement for us. It also looks much bigger than it was, and should provide ample parking for all our needs.

I have to say I just LOVE the fireplace. I don't know what the surround will look like, but the long low sleek profile of the brushed metal and glass appeals to me on so many levels. I have a feeling that staff will spend a lot of time sitting upstairs in that cozy little nook. As always, the view from above never fails to amaze and inspire.

If the weather cooperates, soon you should see the last of the materials going onto the outside of the building. We are waiting on the metal panels that will compliment the glass and composite concrete that is already out there. The other exciting installation will the be the glass curtain wall that composes the front of the building. I believe that some of those glass sections will be able to be opened, so that in nice weather we will be able to provide a lovely indoor/outdoor space for you to enjoy. It also means that we will be able to get even BIGGER cars inside the building to help celebrate Cool Desert Nights!

It always amazes me that our awesome crew can build such a cool building by deciphering those big pieces of paper with lots of black marks on it. I just don't get how a building can come from those things! I suppose it's a bit like how a musician can get music from notes on a page. There's something similar to the process in fact, both take printed materials that are cold and sterile, and breathe life into them to create something beautiful and inspiring.

Our program room will be a lovely place to hold all our library programs. The glass enclosed space will be bright and sunny for daytime programs, but have the ability to be completely darkened for those movies that everyone loves to watch.

Wiring for data is an ongoing process. We specifically designed the building to be able to meet all our data needs for many years to come. It all looks like spaghetti to me right now, but those skinny little wires will bring the world to our patrons in the form of computers, Internet, and materials you can download yourselves.

In the coming months as we get closer to moving back, be on the watch for information about the Opening Day festivities that we are planning. In the works are some formal dedication activities, some children's and adult programs, and hopefully a blow-out party including local musicians to celebrate our return home. Trust me, we can't WAIT to move back!

Theresa