Library Renovation Updates tag:andromeda.plymouthlibrary.org,2008:/blog/pbuilding/10 2007-07-03T20:33:06Z Stay up to date on the renovation at the Plymouth District Library. Come to this site for photographs, progress reports, and more! Movable Type 3.35 The Crane Returns ! tag:andromeda.plymouthlibrary.org,2007:/blog/pbuilding//10.386 2007-07-03T20:29:52Z 2007-07-03T20:33:06Z The crane returned again on Monday, July 2nd to continue the noise reduction work on the air conditioning units. Library Staff had to remain in the parking lot until all work with the crane was completed. Youth Services Librarians,... Kathy The crane returned again on Monday, July 2nd to continue
the noise reduction work on the air conditioning units.


Library Staff had to remain in the parking lot until all
work with the crane was completed.
Youth Services Librarians, Miss Dana and Miss Carol hold an
informal meeting while waiting for the okay to enter the Library. ]]> Main Level Almost Completed ! tag:andromeda.plymouthlibrary.org,2007:/blog/pbuilding//10.377 2007-06-13T20:47:05Z 2007-06-13T20:51:12Z

Book Club Kits and Audio Book Collection are now in their permanent places on the Main Level. The parlor area is one of the few places left that have been scheduled for paint touch-ups. Music CDs have also been... Kathy Book Club Kits and Audio Book Collection are now
in their permanent places on the Main Level.


The parlor area is one of the few places left that
have been scheduled for paint touch-ups.
Music CDs have also been moved to their new location, just outside
the new Teen Zone area. ]]> Moving materials on the Main Level tag:andromeda.plymouthlibrary.org,2007:/blog/pbuilding//10.372 2007-06-06T20:06:20Z 2007-06-06T20:10:17Z

The books on tape and on CD have been moved to their new location, so this is now ready to re-carpet. Yes, they do have a handy gadget to move shelves with books still on them ! The fiction... Kathy The books on tape and on CD have been moved
to their new location, so this is now ready to re-carpet.


Yes, they do have a handy gadget to move shelves with
books still on them !
The fiction shelves get moved to their temporary location. ]]> Main Level renovation continues tag:andromeda.plymouthlibrary.org,2007:/blog/pbuilding//10.369 2007-05-19T15:57:36Z 2007-05-19T16:05:46Z

Clerks and other support staff members have been temporarily moved to the new Teen Zone while their work area is being renovated. New carpeting is being installed throughout the Main Level. Cathy, the Young Adult Services Librarian, works from... Kathy Clerks and other support staff members have been
temporarily moved to the new Teen Zone while their
work area is being renovated.


New carpeting is being installed throughout the
Main Level.
Cathy, the Young Adult Services Librarian, works from the
temporary Reader's Advisory Desk in front of the Large Print Books. ]]> New Carpeting for Main Level of the Library tag:andromeda.plymouthlibrary.org,2007:/blog/pbuilding//10.363 2007-05-11T13:41:14Z 2007-05-11T13:45:21Z

The barrier has been removed from the Main Level Teen Zone. Carpeting tiles are in the process of being glued in place. The blues and purples in the carpeting match the colors of the walls in the new Teen... Kathy The barrier has been removed from the Main Level Teen Zone.
Carpeting tiles are in the process of being glued in place.


The blues and purples in the carpeting match the colors
of the walls in the new Teen Zone. Study room is lime green.
Patrons are still able to browse through all materials on the Main
Level despite the carpeting project. ]]> Changes at the Circulation Desk tag:andromeda.plymouthlibrary.org,2007:/blog/pbuilding//10.360 2007-05-07T14:29:57Z 2007-05-07T14:36:07Z

Jane, our Support Staff Coordinator, poses next to the many carts of materials on reserve for our patrons. This is a temporary solution while construction is taking place. Windows now take the place of the shelves behind the Circulation... Kathy Jane, our Support Staff Coordinator, poses next to the
many carts of materials on reserve for our patrons. This is
a temporary solution while construction is taking place.


Windows now take the place of the shelves behind the
Circulation Desk where the reserves used to be kept. ]]> New paint colors from the Teen Zone area. tag:andromeda.plymouthlibrary.org,2007:/blog/pbuilding//10.356 2007-04-26T20:50:43Z 2007-04-26T20:55:16Z

This is inside the Teen Zone area looking outward toward the main area of the Library. Wooden column with metal detail work is at the entrance to the Teen Zone. Group Study Room in the Teen Zone area is... Kathy This is inside the Teen Zone area looking outward toward the
main area of the Library.


Wooden column with metal detail work is at the entrance
to the Teen Zone.
Group Study Room in the Teen Zone area is taking shape. ]]> Teen Zone Construction Updates tag:andromeda.plymouthlibrary.org,2007:/blog/pbuilding//10.350 2007-04-09T18:09:38Z 2007-04-09T18:13:16Z

Teen Zone walls are in place. Windows are on the Main St. side. The staff area windows can be see just outside of the Teen Zone walls This is a view from the Teen Zone looking toward the new... Kathy Teen Zone walls are in place. Windows are on the Main St. side.


The staff area windows can be see just outside of
the Teen Zone walls
This is a view from the Teen Zone looking toward the
new coffee kiosk area. ]]> New Furniture for Children's Area tag:andromeda.plymouthlibrary.org,2007:/blog/pbuilding//10.345 2007-03-24T16:42:23Z 2007-03-24T16:45:53Z

New furniture has arrived for the Lower Level Youth Area. Father and daughter spend time together with a puzzle by the puppet theater. Children's game computers all all set up next to the media kits.... Kathy New furniture has arrived for the Lower Level Youth Area.


Father and daughter spend time together with a puzzle
by the puppet theater.
Children's game computers all all set up next to the
media kits. ]]> Progress in the new Teen Zone area tag:andromeda.plymouthlibrary.org,2007:/blog/pbuilding//10.342 2007-03-22T00:07:48Z 2007-03-22T00:25:36Z

The new Teen Zone study room is in the far corner. This alcove may be destined to become a vending machine area just outside the Teen Zone. Large open windows will set the Teen Zone area apart from the... Kathy The new Teen Zone study room is in the far corner.


This alcove may be destined to become a
vending machine area just outside the Teen Zone.
Large open windows will set the Teen Zone area apart from the
CD Book shelves. You can see the frames here. ]]> Work continues on Lower Level. tag:andromeda.plymouthlibrary.org,2007:/blog/pbuilding//10.340 2007-03-05T21:50:47Z 2007-03-05T21:53:42Z

The Youth Games Gazebo is taking shape! The fish are comfortable in their new home on the Lower Level. Display furniture is going up in the portal area.... Kathy The Youth Games Gazebo is taking shape!


The fish are comfortable in their new home on the Lower Level.
Display furniture is going up in the portal area. ]]> Work starts on new Teen Zone area tag:andromeda.plymouthlibrary.org,2007:/blog/pbuilding//10.339 2007-03-05T21:41:57Z 2007-03-05T21:45:24Z

Work on the new Teen Zone area has begun on the Main Level. Inside the construction area, tools and materials are stacked up.... Kathy Work on the new Teen Zone area has begun on the Main Level.


Inside the construction area, tools and materials are stacked up. ]]> Moving Day for the Youth Services Department. tag:andromeda.plymouthlibrary.org,2007:/blog/pbuilding//10.334 2007-02-21T19:44:32Z 2007-02-24T19:49:25Z

Miss Carol starts unpacking the Youth Reference books. Youth Reference desk awaits computers and Librarians. The Storybook house is up. The shelves will be filled with Easy Readers for those just learning to read.... Kathy Miss Carol starts unpacking the Youth Reference books.


Youth Reference desk awaits computers and Librarians.
The Storybook house is up. The shelves will be filled with
Easy Readers for those just learning to read. ]]> Carpeting now installed in Lower Level tag:andromeda.plymouthlibrary.org,2007:/blog/pbuilding//10.330 2007-01-27T20:22:30Z 2007-01-27T20:27:34Z

Carpeting is now laid through the Youth Area Portal Looking straight ahead, you can see the entrance to the computer storage room, the Friends' Storage Room, and the elevator. Carpeting is being put down in the Youth Games Area... Kathy Carpeting is now laid through the Youth Area Portal


Looking straight ahead, you can see the entrance to the computer
storage room, the Friends' Storage Room, and the elevator.
Carpeting is being put down in the Youth Games Area ]]> More painting in the Lower Level tag:andromeda.plymouthlibrary.org,2007:/blog/pbuilding//10.324 2007-01-03T21:26:12Z 2007-01-03T21:41:47Z

This will be the children's restroom in the Youth Area. Lighting is being installed in the Storytime Room and the cabinets are looking good. Close-up of the colors at the portal to the Youth Area.... Kathy This will be the children's restroom in the Youth Area.


Lighting is being installed in the Storytime Room
and the cabinets are looking good.
Close-up of the colors at the portal to the Youth Area. ]]>