M-day

M-day stands for moving day. We have closed for the next week in order to finish alterations to our original space and to get everything set up in the new space. Here goes our circulation desk from upstairs. We're excited about the addition, however, we are going to miss working upstairs with the high tin ceilings.

Many hours and many sore muscles later, a lot of material has been moved downstairs. These are the new wooden shelves loaded with the junior non-fiction.

After being cramped for so long, it looks so empty now upstairs. This is the former reference and junior section. Part of the wall will be coming out to open up the former office.

Functional elevator

The elevator passed inspection on Tuesday and this is the first 'official' ride on it. It will certainly be put to good use moving books down to the lower level. It's amazing to look at after seeing all the parts it arrived as.

Shelves were put into place downstairs over the weekend .

Steps and light

Upstairs, the last new ceiling light has been installed in the corner where the steps lead to the addition. Speaking of the steps....










....they have been completed on the sides with drywall, paint, handrails and trim on the edges. Because of the cramped conditions behind the shelf, the flash of the camera does not accurately portray the colour of the paint.

Bits and pieces

This time, let's start our tour outside. The canopy over the main entrance and the emergency exit is finished. Notice we're not looking through or over a fence? The fence disappeared while I was gone.

Upstairs in the accessible washroom the toilet, sink and grab bars have been installed. Don't mind the carpet remnant that's laying there for a short time.

It's hard to see unless you click on the picture to enlarge it, but the elevator is showing signs of life with the red button on the left side of the door. The elevator technicians have been on hand testing to be ready for inspection next week. We need the elevator to move books downstairs next week!

More stained glass

I'm back and excited about what has happened in my absence. Thanks to DeAnna for keeping the blog up to date.

Stained glass panels have been inserted in the south windows of the upstairs level of the addition to insure privacy for our neighbour. The design was adapted from the clerestory windows that line the back wall of the original building.

In the kitchen, the sink has been installed and handles put on the cabinets.

Lights, ceiling, action!

Our in house blogger has deserted us for a trip across the pond... We hope she is having fun and comes back well rested. We will be busy moving books into the beautiful new bookcases.

Circulation desk update

The circulation area is nearing completion; the countertops are now installed and looking grand.

Railings installed and ready for a steady flow of library users.