Renovation Begins Now . . .

On left of sign:
Kneeling: Stuart Godfrey of krM+ Standing, L-R: Library Board Members Tom Trine and Gil Hendrickson
On right of sign:
Kneeling, L-R: Mike Montgomery of krM+, Library Director Charles Joray, Wes Nicholson of CPM;
Standing, L-R: Library Board President Susan Luttrell with Library Board Members Joe Dunbar, Jim Seidel, Stan Ortman, Bill Sahm

The Kokomo-Howard County Public Library (KHCPL) celebrated Sledge Hammer Day on Monday afternoon, November 23, 2009. Library Board President Susan Luttrell led the way as the renovation process began on the main library building at 220 N. Union St. in Kokomo.

Construction Planning and Management, Inc. will oversee the renovation project which was designed by krM Architecture+. The renovation will transform the downtown facility to meet the changing needs and expectations of today’s population while fulfilling the mission of the library: to provide dynamic services that encourage the pursuit of education, information, research, and recreation in an inviting and safe environment. The library serves the eight western townships in Howard County.

During the renovation, KHCPL Main, including the public computer lab, is open at a temporary location in the former Columbian School building, 1234 N. Courtland Ave. The Genealogy & Local History Department has been temporary moved to 4053 S. Webster St.

The renovation is expected to be complete by autumn of 2010.