Library Closing For Two Weeks
July 28, 2016 at 4:25 p.m.
Good news and bad news is prevailing this week for patrons of Warsaw Community Public Library.
Beginning Saturday, the library will be closed for two weeks while furniture, equipment and books are shifted from the original building into the new section.
The good side of the closing is that anyone with books due during that period won't be charged a late fee. Since computers won't be up and running, it would be difficult to track the violations, said library spokeswoman Jodi Elliott.
However, anyone wanting to drop off items can still do so during the two-week closing.
Workers anticipate a large crowd Friday on the final day before the closing, Elliott said.
The closing marks a major transition in the library's expansion effort, which will span nearly three years before it is completed next spring.
When the library reopens Dec. 1, patrons will use the new entrance on Main Street instead of the entry on Center Street. After Nov. 21 the book drop location will shift to Main Street.
Telephone renewals will not be available during the closing.
Although professional movers will take care of furniture, the library will depend on employees and volunteers to move books. The library is still seeking volunteers to help. Four-hour shifts, including evenings through next week, are planned. Contact Joni Brookins for details.
On Sunday, the library will host an invitation-only open house for financial supporters of the expansion project. The celebration will be from 2 to 4 p.m. in the new portion of the building. [[In-content Ad]]
Good news and bad news is prevailing this week for patrons of Warsaw Community Public Library.
Beginning Saturday, the library will be closed for two weeks while furniture, equipment and books are shifted from the original building into the new section.
The good side of the closing is that anyone with books due during that period won't be charged a late fee. Since computers won't be up and running, it would be difficult to track the violations, said library spokeswoman Jodi Elliott.
However, anyone wanting to drop off items can still do so during the two-week closing.
Workers anticipate a large crowd Friday on the final day before the closing, Elliott said.
The closing marks a major transition in the library's expansion effort, which will span nearly three years before it is completed next spring.
When the library reopens Dec. 1, patrons will use the new entrance on Main Street instead of the entry on Center Street. After Nov. 21 the book drop location will shift to Main Street.
Telephone renewals will not be available during the closing.
Although professional movers will take care of furniture, the library will depend on employees and volunteers to move books. The library is still seeking volunteers to help. Four-hour shifts, including evenings through next week, are planned. Contact Joni Brookins for details.
On Sunday, the library will host an invitation-only open house for financial supporters of the expansion project. The celebration will be from 2 to 4 p.m. in the new portion of the building. [[In-content Ad]]