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October 30, 2007
CONSTRUCTION AS OF MONDAY OCTOBER 29
The coolest thing on Monday was watching the electrician move this machine and go up and down on it:
He was installing hanging bars for the new rotunda lighting:
Lights are already hanging on the bars on the West side of the rotunda:
Another picture of the same view:
Here's a closer view of those lights:
Progress is also being made on the main entry itself; the connecting doorway from the lobby seems larger now:
Posted by egvpl LIBRARY NEWS at 3:53 PM
October 29, 2007
CONSTRUCTION AS OF FRIDAY, OCTOBER 26
It actually doesn't look like much is happening from the public side; it's all in the electrical and structural changes "behind the plastic curtain". Here are a few pictures taken on Friday, mostly after the workers had left.
The plastic hadn't been put down yet, so I got a picture looking from the rotunda side towards the new workroom framing:
Here's a look into the workroom from the lobby side:
Looking towards the old bathrooms:
Piles of thin boards (?) ready to be installed:
Looking into the workroom from the area of the old doorway, insulation is seen ready to be installed (I assume):
Looks like new light fixtures are being installed:
Later, the area had been closed off again by the plastic curtain and yellow tape; the new "footprint" for the area can be seen in the floor:
The area under the skylight has had some equipment moved into it:
Because of the unavailability of the Large Meeting Room, the annual Art Show has had to set up in the small area between the Computer Lab and the Quiet Study/Periodical Room:
Posted by egvpl LIBRARY NEWS at 2:46 AM
October 28, 2007
LIBRARY HAPPENINGS OCTOBER 29-NOVEMBER 4
ADULT SERVICES:
The second Lunch and the Law program will be held on Monday, October 29, from 11:30 to 1 p.m., in Kids Corner. The topic for this session will be Medicare: What You Thought You Knew May Not Be True.. Attorney John Pankau will discuss the affects the new Medicare laws will have on estate planning. Attendees should bring a lunch; the Library will supply beverages and dessert.
The only Computer Class offered this week will be Microsoft Word 2002 on Thursday, November 1, at 7 p.m.--learn how to create, edit, and save documents on the computer. Participants must be able to use a computer mouse. Register at the Checkout station; class size is limited.
YOUTH SERVICES:
The final Halloween Parties will be held on Tuesday, October 30, at 10 a.m. and at 1:30 p.m. Preschoolers and Kindergartners are encouraged to wear costumes to these sessions that will include a puppet show, skits, music, treats, and the famous Parade. [Note: the regular Ready-to-Read sessions will NOT be held on October 30.] No registration is needed.
On Wednesday, October 31, special Halloween Storytimes will be held at the regularly scheduled times: 10 a.m., 1:30 p.m., and 7 p.m.
Also Trick or Treating will be held all day Wednesday, October 31, throughout the library.
On Saturday, November 3, stop in Youth Services for the monthly Drop-in Craft, available from 9:30 until 4 (or until supplies run out).
Posted by egvpl UPCOMING EVENTS at 10:54 AM
October 21, 2007
LIBRARY HAPPENINGS OCTOBER 22-28
ADULT SERVICES:
On Monday, October 22, a program on Carpal Tunnel Syndrome will be presented by Dr. Atluri, a specialist in arm and hand ailments, at 7 p.m. Learn what it really is and how to differentiate the syndrome from other causes of pain, numbness, and tingling in the hands, as well as what the current treatments are. To register, call Alexian Connects at 1-866 ALEXIAN (253-9426). [Because of the construction, the program may be held in Kids Korner.]
Three Computer Classes are being held this week:
Beginning Excel on Tuesday, October 23, at 2:30 p.m.--learn to format cells, create charts and graphs, and design spreadsheets
Windows Explorer on Wednesday, October 24, at 2:30 p.m.--learn to simplify using your PC through files and folders
Internet: Beyond the Basics on Wednesday, October 24, at 7:15 p.m.--learn a few shortcuts and tricks to make surfing the Net easier.
Register at the Circulation checkout area. Participants must be able to use a computer mouse; class size is limited.
YOUTH SERVICES:
On Monday, October 22, BOB teams can begin to sign up at the Youth Services Desk. Team members should come in individually with a parent (who has to sign a permission form). Teams should have a name chosen as well. If a child wants to participate but has not got a team, it is possible for a team to be made up of children from different schools. Sign-up ends November 9.
This week the special preschool/Kindergarten Halloween Parties will be held. There will be stories, skits, puppet shows, a treat, and the highly anticipated Parade. Children are encouraged to wear their Halloween costumes:
Wednesday, October 24, at 1:30 p.m. & 7 p.m.
Thursday, October 25, at 10 a.m.
Tuesday, October 30, at 10 a.m. & 1:30 p.m. [next week]
NOTE: The usual Ready-to-Read and Storytime classes will not be held on October 24, October 25, or on October 30.
There will still be special Halloween Storytimes on Halloween itself, along with Trick-or-Treating in the Library.
Posted by egvpl UPCOMING EVENTS at 4:43 PM
October 19, 2007
CONSTRUCTION UPDATE AS OF FRIDAY OCTOBER 19
Well, the check-out desk is no more. There is nothing left under the skylight.
When I got to work at 11 a.m., this is how the check-out area looked; they were removing the counter tops:
To get to Adult Services or to Youth Services patrons were funneled around that area:
To check-out items, patrons have to go to the doors leading to the Large Meeting Room:
Not too long after, the counter tops were all gone:
And soon after that--mid-afternoon--the whole section was empty:
Only the rug where the counters were and the last bit of electrical connection remains:
The "new" entry to Youth Services is blocked again:
It reminds me of a play area at a mall--but without toys.
Posted by egvpl LIBRARY NEWS at 9:38 PM
October 18, 2007
CONSTRUCTION AS OF WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 17
It doesn't look like much more has been done, but some changes are evident.
The new framing has been extended toward the East end of the Circulation Work Room:
The opposite (south) wall is being worked on as well:
From inside the room, looking towards the Check-out desk (west), there is more framing and no more glass:
Posted by egvpl LIBRARY NEWS at 12:43 PM
October 16, 2007
CONSTRUCTION AS OF MONDAY OCTOBER 15
Looks like they've started to frame in the new wall:
There's more framing looking towards the old bathrooms:
There's a lot of new framework up in the ceiling, too:
Posted by egvpl LIBRARY NEWS at 5:23 PM
October 14, 2007
LIBRARY HAPPENINGS OCTOBER 15-21
ADULT SERVICES:
Ongoing until November is the annual juried Art Show sponsored by the Elk Grove Art Association. It is located in the area between the Computer Lab and the Magazine Room.
On Monday, October 15, the first of two Lunch and the Law programs will be held from 11:30-1 p.m. Attorneys John Pankau and Randy Ferguson will be discussing Taxes: Keep Uncle Sam Out of Your Estate this week, a program on how to secure your estate and assets for your children (rather than turning much of it over to the government). There will be a question and answer segment at the end. Attendees should bring their own lunch; the Library will provide drinks and dessert.
On Wednesday, October 17, a bus trip is planned for Fair Oaks Dairy and the Strongbow Inn in Indiana. At Fair Oaks Farm learn how cows are raised from calf to adulthood and see cheese being made. There will be an opportunity to buy some of the fresh cheese and other dairy products. Lunch will be at the Valparaiso Strongbow Inn, a fixture since the 1930's and famous for its turkey dinners. The bus will leave at 7:30 a.m. and return c. 5 p.m. Pick up your $58 ticket at the Circulation Desk.
Two Computer Classes are being offered this week:
Beginning Excel on Wednesday, October 17, at 10:30 a.m.--learn to format spreadsheets with cells, charts, graphs, and more
Windows Explorer on Thursday, October 18, at 10:30 a.m.--create and copy files and folders to organize the PC
Attendees must be able to use a mouse. Register at the Circulation Desk; space is limited.
YOUTH SERVICES:
Teen Read Week began today. The theme this year is LOL @ Your Library. Activities include a special game for teens that can earn "treats" for correct answers (check at the Youth Services Desk) and a raffle for teens who turn in book recommendations (check at the Youth Services Desk for forms). On Thursday, October 18, from 6:30-8 p.m., artist Ellen Lustig will present a YA Caricature Party--learn how to draw caricatures as well as having your own caricature drawn. Snacks will be served. Registration is online; there is currently a Waiting List.
Posted by egvpl UPCOMING EVENTS at 11:51 AM
October 13, 2007
CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS FRIDAY OCTOBER 12
After the workers left on Friday, they left the lights on and an opening into the construction area.
Going from left to right--
Glass has been removed from corner near former bookdrop slots:
Most of the lobby-side wall is now gone:
The back of the room still has furniture:
The wall is being stripped for repainting:
What are all those metal frames for?
Posted by egvpl LIBRARY NEWS at 10:58 AM
October 11, 2007
CONSTRUCTION AS OF WEDNESDAY OCT 10
Not much can be seen, now. It is all "wrapped up":
Looking at the Circ Workroom from the Check-out area; the glass has been removed:
More glass has been removed in the corner where the motorized chair is usually parked:
Patrons entering the lobby had to walk between the yellow tapes and the one side is still hidden behind plastic:
Posted by egvpl LIBRARY NEWS at 10:18 PM
October 7, 2007
LIBRARY HAPPENINGS OCTOBER 8-14
YOUTHSERVICES:
On Monday, October 8, there will be a special program for Columbus Day. At 11 a.m. and at 1 p.m., Mad Science will be presented--showing how chemistry can result in spectacular and exciting results. All ages are welcome, but preschoolers must come with an adult. No tickets or registrations are required, but space is limited; Elk Grove residents will have priority.
This week sees the return of the popular Firefighter Story Times, usually part of the regular Storytime programs:
Tuesday, October 9, at 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.
Wednesday, October 10, at 10 a.m., 1:30 p.m., and 7 p.m.
Thursday, October 11, at 10 a.m.
A firefighter, often in uniform, will be part of the programs, BUT, if the scheduled firefighter has to go out on a call, Mrs. M or Mrs. Clarke will fill in. The selected stories, however, will feature firefighters.
Posted by egvpl UPCOMING EVENTS at 12:35 PM
October 5, 2007
CONSTRUCTION UPDATE FRIDAY OCTOBER 5
Here's a picture of the bigger, neater hole between the Circulation workroom and the lobby:
I was told it will be larger still.
The biggest problem so far is that the only public washrooms are the ones in the Youth Department.
Posted by egvpl LIBRARY NEWS at 9:55 PM
October 4, 2007
CONSTRUCTION UPDATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Here are some photos taken Wednesday night, October 3:
A Hole in the wall between the old Circ workroom and the entrance hallway:
Looking through the hole into the entrance hallway:
Looking at the rest of the old Cirulation Workroom:
Posted by egvpl LIBRARY NEWS at 12:37 PM
October 2, 2007
CURRENT CONSTRUCTION UPDATE
Looking at the entrance way on Monday:
Electricians working on the ceiling in the entrance foyer:
The Large Meeting Room is now the Circulation Workroom--checking in items, sorting for shelving, etc.
Posted by egvpl LIBRARY NEWS at 1:02 PM