Library Parking Lot Expansion
The Library Parking Lot Expansion, along with the new entrance from Pipeline Road, is nearing completion. Crews have poured the curbs, and are preparing for asphalt. The new parking area will be the designated parking space for construction crews and equipment when it is completed sometime near the end of this month.
October 15, 2010
Library Book Drop
Now fully bricked, the new Library Book Drop and sorting room will offer patrons a place to return materials 24/7, with two drop windows - one that will be automated and offer a receipt, and the other a basic drop-slot for patrons who don't need a receipt, or for use during power outages and the like.
October 14, 2010
Small Activity Room Windows
Window installation has begun. The Small Activity Room will then see drywall installation, interior door frames, finishing, and may actually be open for use by the end of the month!
October 6 - 11, 2010
Storefront Framing
Frames for the windows & storefront along the new Library Entrance Corridor were installed. The frames above the awning in this picture will be fitted with a dark brown glass, but not actual windows.
October 6, 2010
Projector Lifts in the Large Program Room Ceiling
The Large Program Room will feature projectors and screens that drop down from the ceiling for use - one for each side when the room is divided.
Small Activity Room
The brick-work on the exterior walls of the new Small Activity Room reveals more detail of the design concept for the Library Expansion. This is an image of the Small Activity Room as seen from Precinct Line Rd.
September 13, 2010
Large Program Room
Brick is being added to the exterior walls of the Large Program Room, as well as the other new areas of the Library. The walls will match the original building, with darker brick columns accenting the new areas.
September 13, 2010
Inside the New Library Entrance Hall
A peek inside reveals some of the interior walls separating the Large Program Room from the new Entrance Hall, which will feature information screens and exhibit space, as well as new front bathrooms, seating, and a cafe area in addition to the two entrances into the new Program Room.
Inside the New Library Book Drop Room
The interior space for the new Automated 24-hour, Drive-thru Book Drop will house a state-of-the-art materials sorter, which will make it easier to get returned items back on the shelves faster!
August 30, 2010
Masonry
Crews have begun adding the exterior brick to the new areas of the Library structure - The Large Program Room, New Library Entrance Hall, and Small Activity Room.
August 30, 2010
Electrical in Large Program Room
Conduits and rough installations for the electrical in the new areas of the Library - The Large Program Room and Small Activity Room.
August 30, 2010
Parking Lot Grading
Crews began preparations for the addition to the Library parking lot in the area between The Library Park and Pipeline Road. The spaces to be added to the Library's parking area will more than double the current number, and include a new entrance from Pipeline Road.
August 14, 2010
Large Program Room
The Exterior sheathing offers more detail of the shape and size of the Large Program Room, and the Library's new windowed Main Entrance & Display Hall.
August 11, 2010
Inside the Large Program Room
One of the defining features has been installed in the Large Program room - the track for the partition that can divide the room in half as needed.
August 9, 2010
Exterior Sheathing Installation
Crews adding the exterior sheathing to the steel frame of the Large Program Room. Sheathing for the Story Room/Activity Space and the new Materials Return Drive-thru will follow.
August 4, 2010
View from the Roof
The roof was installed and sealed on the Large Program Room, providing some much-needed shade for crews working underneath.
Exterior Framing
ith the exterior frame for the Large Program Room near completion, crews will now begin installation of the exterior sheathing.
July 29, 2010
Materials Return Drive-thru
Most are happy to see the frame of the new automated Materials Return Dropbox go up! The structure here shows the size of the new sorting room.
July 20, 2010
Materials Return Drive-thru
Most are happy to see the frame of the new automated Materials Return Dropbox go up! The structure here shows the size of the new sorting room.
July 20, 2010
Expansion Taking Shape
Every day adds new details to the areas and features of the Library Expansion Project, and patrons are asking questions about what's to come. Ask away! The Library is our favorite subject!
July 20, 2010
The Frame for the Smaller Activities Room
Frame construction for the small activity room reveals its size... roughly equivalent to the size of the Reading Alcove, this new space will look similar to the Alcove from the outside.
July 15, 2010
The Top of the Large Program Room
New additions to the frame construction reveal the height of the new Large Program Room, the top of which will resemble that of the current Reading Alcove, as well as the Smaller Activities Room.
The Framework for the New Large Program Room!
Crews began construction of the metal framework for the Large Program Room, as well as the new Library Entrance and Display Space.
June 30, 2010
The Program Room Floor
Crews poured concrete for the floor of the new smaller activity space located in the Youth Services area of the Library, which will include a built-in puppet stage!
June 14, 2010
The New Materials Return Dropbox - 24-hour Drive-thru
The foundation was poured for the new state-of-the-art materials return drive-thru, which will employ RFID technology to register returns automatically... it'll even print you a receipt!
June 4, 2010
The Program Room Floor
The largest portion of the square footage being added by the Library Expansion Project - the new Large Program Room, is starting to take shape. Crews removed the framing to reveal the new floor-space today.
Foundation for the Large Program Room
Crews prepared and poured the concrete foundation for the new Large Program Room today.
May 31, 2010
The Hurst Overland Readers Railroad
The Library's resident model railroad specialists - Library Manager Jesse Loucks and volunteer Phil Dunlop - got the lines running again in Youth Services, just in time for patrons of all ages to Catch the Reading Express - this year's theme for the Texas Summer Reading Club Program. Check the Calendar of Events for more information about how to register, when, and this year's Summer Programming & Events line-up!
May 20, 2010
The Stage is Set
Crews poured the concrete footings and set pad elevations for the foundation where the new Large Program Room is to be constructed.
New Library Entrance Open
Patrons will now enter the Library from the New Entrance Corridor, located just East of the Construction Area Fence (to the right of the Construction Area from the parking lot). The Construction Area has now been closed off to allow patrons to safely utilize Library Services throughout this phase of the project.
April 12, 2010
Closed off, but NOT CLOSED!
Crews today installed a fence around the front of the Library. Until the New Entrance Corridor is ready for use, patrons will be permitted inside the now fenced-in construction zone to enter the library through the still-open original entry-way.
April 7, 2010
Exterior Materials Return Drop-Boxes
Drop-Boxes for materials returns - one for DVDs, CDs and other media; one for books - are now located at the Library's back entrance on the West side of the building, just past the now fenced-in original materials return slot.
The New Library Entryway
Doors have been put in place on the new entrance corridor, and soon the ramp leading to it will be in place. Once ready, the original front entrance will be closed off, and construction on the largest portion of the expansion can begin. So in the coming weeks, expect to enter your Library from a new angle!
March 24, 2010
Poems & Promises
Our beloved mascot was taken out of the construction area this morning... we'll miss her for a while, but at least we know she'll be safe, ready reclaim her position at the front of the building when construction is complete!
March 24, 2010
Temporary Entrance Corridor
Walls and a new entrance corridor have been constructed in preparation for what will be the main Library entrance for the duration of the project. The Youth Media & Reading Areas, the front entrance to the Library, and the front public restrooms have been affected, and will soon be blocked off completely. Public restrooms are still available in the building, near the Computer Center.
March 17, 2010
Youth Services Area
Much of Youth Services had to be rearranged. Board Books and the Parenting Collection are now in the Southeast corner of the building, and Activity Computers are next to the Youth Desk. Youth Internet Computers are still available through the Computer Center.
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