Carnegie Public Library Renovation Project 2008 More than thirty years have passed since the library interior was last remodeled. Public demand for library services, especially public computers has grown rapidly. Customers are requesting more materials from libraries all across the state. The Library needed to repair and paint plaster walls, upgrade lighting and computer wiring, and provide space for laptop use, study areas, and browsing and reading.
Lobby Before & During
Lobby After Renovation
Adult Entrance Before & During
Adult Entrance After Renovation
Adult Checkout Before & During
Adult Checkout After Renovation
Dome - Before Five layers of paint covered the leaded art glass in the dome.
Dome Removal Twelve panels were removed and transported to Cleveland, Ohio for restoration. 2,556 pieces of colored art glass were removed and re-leaded.
Dome Restoration Work in progress at Whitney Stained Glass, Cleveland, OH
Dome Installation Panels being remounted in the library dome
Dome- After Back-lighting behind the glass provides additional illumination
Public Computers Before & During
Adult Computers- After Public computers increased from 11 to 15
Teen Zone Before & During Additional space came from remodeling an old stairwell
Teen Zone - After Teens now have their own computers for gaming and socializing
Genealogy Before & During
Genealogy & Local History Genealogy and local history were relocated to the east wing
Fireplace Vent less gas logs were installed to provide a cozy reading area on cold winter nights.
Fireplace - After New chairs were purchased to provide comfortable seating
Large Print Before & During
Large Print Room The Large Print Room was expanded to accommodate the growth of this popular collection.
Children’s Checkout Before & During
Children’s Checkout & Entrance The children’s department re-opened with a bright new interior.
Children’s Supervisor Before & During
Children’s Supervisor’s Office Private office space was designed for each department head.
Children’s Collection Before & During
Children’s Non-Fiction All new lighting was installed in the children’s department
Juvenile Novels Before & During
Juvenile Novels- After
Picture Book Room Before & During
Picture Book Room - After All new shelving was purchased for the Picture Book Room
Meeting Room Before & During
Meeting Room Kitchen facilities and new flooring provide an ideal place for library and community programs.
Carnegie Public Library The Staff and the Board of Trustees of the Carnegie Public Library Cordially invite the community to attend an Open House Friday, December 5, :30-8pm To tour the newly remodeled Library and enjoy crafts, refreshments, and entertainment