Workers in Action - East side of the building

Natural Lighting - one week later

Progress continues as some of the exterior wall on the north side has been removed to accomodate the flow of natural light in the library after the renovation.

Natural Lighting

Window openings are being cut to allow natural light to filter in from all directions. This photo was taken on Mulberry Street on the north side of the library building.

Taking Shape

This photo shows metal studs framing administrative offices that will be located in the lower level of the renovated library.

This captures the old "Main Entrance" on Union Street that has now been sealed off. The stairway visble to the left will be removed once the new stairway is installed connecting all three levels.

Changes for the "back door" entrance

Prior to this renovation, a staff-only "back door" was located off the east parking lot that required staff to go down a ramp prior to entering the building. When the renovation is complete, there will be a new entrance for patrons that will be off the east parking lot at ground level; a ramp will be located inside the building with a more gradual incline. The red framework is an indicator of the new floor height at the east entrance and the indoor ramp.

Progress Continues

The Union Street entrance is being sealed and a new entrance will be cut on the Union Street side soon.

Here you can see that one of the west windows has been cut away to provide a temporary exit for the workers during this process.

Hard Hat Tours for Staff

KHCPL Staff have the opportunity to tour the renovation via Hard Hat Tours . . . here is a photo captured from the first of many tours.
Left to right: Autumn, Tammy, Beverly, & Peg