Probably the worst kept secret in the Tri-Cities can finally be officially announced. We will be closing at 5:00 pm on Thursday July 2, 2009. We will remain closed until Friday July 17, 2009. During those scant 12 days, the library staff will be moving every single book, movie, books on tape/CD, game, music CDs, periodical, newspaper, and just about anything else you can think of back home. The only thing we will be leaving are (most) of the bookshelves, the office systems and the public furniture. As for what will happen to the things we don't bring back with us? That hasn't been decided yet that I know of. As soon as someone tells me something definite, I will let y'all know!
On July 17, we are planning an official and very dignified Ribbon Cutting and Dedication. It will involve speeches by various important personages (mercifully, we will keep the speeches very brief!), a formal flag raising ceremony, and some other activities that we'll let you know about in a bit. On August 8, we are planning a very unofficial and rather undignified open house that will involve many musical guests, demonstrators, dances and other surprises. Look for more information on both of these very soon (gulp!)
Carpeting is just about complete in the upstairs portion of the building, as well as on the first floor. The floor in the staff areas is also virtually finished, with just a few spots here or there to complete. Next week, we hope to begin installing the shelving system. It's been quite a nail-biter on when the shelving would be able to start to go in, and we're very happy that it's turned out to be sooner rather than later.
The concrete pad outside the building is being poured this week, and if you've noticed, the flag pole is back up, and placed in a much more prominent spot now. Many thanks to the Knights of Columbus, who have taken care of our flag needs for many years now.
In the midst of all this hoopla, summer reading sign ups are underway. Children and Teens can sign up for the first part of the program now, and then complete the program when we open back up again in our real home. Adults will be able to start their summer reading program once we move back. All in all it looks like this is going to be a very busy summer!
Stay cool, and come and see us during our last few days in exile at 1270 Lee Blvd.
Theresa
Carpeting is just about complete in the upstairs portion of the building, as well as on the first floor. The floor in the staff areas is also virtually finished, with just a few spots here or there to complete. Next week, we hope to begin installing the shelving system. It's been quite a nail-biter on when the shelving would be able to start to go in, and we're very happy that it's turned out to be sooner rather than later.
The concrete pad outside the building is being poured this week, and if you've noticed, the flag pole is back up, and placed in a much more prominent spot now. Many thanks to the Knights of Columbus, who have taken care of our flag needs for many years now.
In the midst of all this hoopla, summer reading sign ups are underway. Children and Teens can sign up for the first part of the program now, and then complete the program when we open back up again in our real home. Adults will be able to start their summer reading program once we move back. All in all it looks like this is going to be a very busy summer!
Stay cool, and come and see us during our last few days in exile at 1270 Lee Blvd.
Theresa
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