Springing up...

Even though my visit to the site this week was rainy and dreary and icky, it was such fun to see the progress being made that the weather was not a problem. The new trees are being placed, and I can't wait to see them this summer when they are fully leafed out, and this fall, when the colors should be a brilliant herald of the cooler seasons. The sumac is all planted, and those cute little bushes with the white flowers are flowering now. The new birch planted outside our fearless leader's office is quite nice as well.

Inside, desks are being installed, lights are going in, and they are STILL wiring the building. The study rooms have whiteboards installed. The entry glass wall is almost all done, and it looks so beautiful. The mix of plain and fritted glass is quite stunning.They are also working on the concrete floor in the entry. I think they will be doing two grindings of the floor to get the effect that they want.

Upstairs, bathrooms are being put in, lights and speakers installed, and the glass railing overlooking the entry is coming in. It all feels so light and open and airy. I know some of that openness will disappear when the shelving comes in, but it will still be a cool place for people to gather.

I will be out on vacation next week, but Lisa will be delivering an update for y'all, and I'm sure she'll do a stellar job. Oh, also, if you want to return your material to the library, please still bring it back to the temporary location at 1270 Lee Blvd. I know there is an outside book drop at our real home, but it's not hooked up to anything yet, and staff is not working in the building yet. You'll know when to start returning things to the real library when the construction vehicles are gone, and there are cars and not bulldozers in the parking lot. Rich, our amazing contractor, is a really sweet guy, but he gets a bit.... testy... when people start wandering around his building site, so please everyone try not to go on site until we reopen in the summer.

Theresa