Friday, July 22, 2016

Let the Sunshine...through the windows!



I am happy to report that here at the Mini B, we are Busy Bees, so I know that I have missed a few weeks.  But I am also happy to say things are continuing to progress with the project, with many loose ends being sewn up.  We are unsure what to call the space and have resorted to the new/old building. 

In our new/old building, the lighting is being installed, shelving has been ordered and, as you know the flooring is completed.  The space is starting to look less like a warehouse.  Many thanks go to Town Facilities who installed our new circulation desk.   It was not an easy task, as the furnishing itself was very heavy and with limited room, we had to find the right spot!  But now, we can’t wait for everyone to see it!

You might have noticed too driving past, that the outside of our building has changed dramatically.  Old shutters have been replaced.  But more noticeable, the large evergreens in the front of the building are gone!  It is my understanding they will be replaced with something a bit smaller and slow growing.  Inside the building it is strange to be able to see out of the front windows.  You may also note that the large bush that was under our flag (next to the bench) has also gone.  This bush has been my nemesis and I was not sorry to see it go.




As I said, at the Mini B. we are very busy; Summer Reading is going strong.  In the few minutes we sometimes have to spare, we are making a collection map.  In other words, trying to figure out what goes where and how it will fit!

We hope that soon we will be ready to start set up and moving! We are all ready to return 'home'.

Until next week,
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Friday, July 8, 2016

Progress!



Apologies – a series of other events have sidetracked things for our posting.  But fortunately not in the building!  The building has been moving along steadily.  And we are back on track.

Since our last post, much of the unseen work in the interior has been completed:  HVAC, electric, etc.  A preliminary round of clean-up has taken place and measurements have been taken for window treatment.  Tile has gone down on the restroom walls and floor.  But most exciting of all:  carpet and cabinets!

The new rug - it's not rust colored!

Programming room storage - it already seems strange.



The carpet should be finished by early next week.  Mill work and painting should come next.  I think I saw someone replacing shutters today also.  And before we know it, the parts of shelving should arrive and more visible changes will take place yet again. 

At the Mini B. we are trying to keep up with Summer Reading and have started ordering some new furnishings for our renovated space.  We are very exciting and gearing up for a big move and transition.  I'm sure it will be here before we know it.

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