2019 LIBRARY EXPANSION

In 2019, after years of planning, Garden Home Community Library embarked on an expansion project to double the size of our space. The project was designed by BBL Architects and contracted out to Russell Construction. On June 29, 2019, the library celebrated its Expansion Celebration with a party, delicious cake made by the folks at Garden Home Marketplace, and a ribbon cutting by Don Dunbar, former Principal of Garden Home School. Enjoy some photos of the renovation process and celebration, and stop by today to see our new and improved space!

Before (Feb 2019)

Room 6 before the expansion began.

During (Feb 2019)

Demolition has begun, connecting room 6 to the existing library space through 2 bathrooms.

During (Feb 2019)

The bathrooms have been demolished, connecting them to Room 6 next to the existing library space.

During (Mar 2019)

The new children’s area at the north end of Room 6.

During (Mar 2019)

This will be the new family restroom in the children’s area.

During (Mar 2019)

Future DVD collection space

During (Mar 2019)

This is the wall separating the current library space from the expansion. Say goodbye- it’s going away in April!

During (Mar 2019)

Looking south from the future children’s area.

During (Mar 2019)

A view toward the future Young Adult and Juvenile Fiction sections.

During (Mar 2019)

The new restroom has been walled in.

During (Apr 2019)

New paint on the walls and carpet on the floor.

During (April 2019)

The wall between the current library and the expansion is GONE.

During (April 2019)

The doorway into the new Tech Service workroom.

During (April 2019)

Katrina and the new work-in-progress children’s area layout.

During (April 2019)

The new Story Corner, temporarily being used as storage.

During (April 2019)

What used to be the children’s area looking toward Adult Nonfiction. Will soon be the location of some of our public computers and Local Art feature wall.