A new year means we are getting closer to a newly renovated library! Behind-the-scenes work has begun. A complete survey of the property was completed, along with test borings and geotechnical services, to prepare for the planned site alterations. Staff is busy inside the building, too – assessing collections to ensure our materials are in good shape and up-to-date and beginning to identify what can go into storage when physical construction begins and what we need on hand for our patron’s ease of access to materials. We are identifying sites where we can offer programs down the road so there is as little disruption to library services as possible.
Design development and building plans are being worked on with our architects and construction management to finalize them and send projects to the NYS Department of Education for approval. SED approval takes many months, which is why you won’t see many physical changes to the existing site for most of this year.
Our Director, Lisa Kropp, is always available to talk with patrons about the building project and library services. She can be reached at lkropp@lindenhurstlibrary.org or by calling 631-957-7759.