Library Project Progress & Timeline

At the end of December 2011 General Contractor TLT had completed more than half of their Phase 1 work. At this point in January the exterior masonry is almost finished and the majority of the sub-contractors are now at work inside the building. The stairways and elevator are being installed. Electrical, plumbing, and mechanical work is continuing. Wiring for the building’s security system has begun. Wiring for sound and projection systems in the first floor meeting and conference room will start shortly. Exterior curtain wall installation is ongoing.

The project schedule calls for the Main Library to close at the end of April, and all books and other materials to be moved into the new building in early May. Once this has been completed, the current library will be demolished and the site prepared for the re-location of the Colburn School.

To ensure the Library is completed in an integrated and efficient manner, the Permanent Building Committee approved Phase 2 of the project by extending TLT’s contract for 56 working days. The extension is due to the likelihood of damage from the Colburn School moving across the library site. Once the School move is complete, TLT will begin construction of the roadway and entrance court for the new library. They will also work on paving, landscaping, curbing and other details.

This means that the Main Library will be closed until early fall. We are planning to add hours at the Islington Branch Library during this period. Details on options for accessing library services will be published in the next several months.