Construction!

November 20, 2008 pic from the West side of the library.


November 20, 2008 steps totally gone


November 20, 2008 from East.



11-7-2008 The second story is going up!



10-22-08 an overcast day helps keep the shadows away.


10-15-08 looking from upstairs, downthrough where the elevator used to be.



Inside the library is empty. Gutted.


10-15-08 moving sand in. I imagine this is the area of the new elevator.


10-15-08 take from the 2nd story of the library, looking north at the workers.




10-8-2008
From farther away



From the South West 10-8-08



10-8-2008



October 8, 2008 from the East



10-2-08
The walls are going up!


9-26-08
WOW! a lot happens in a week!



9-26-08




9-19-08




They put a fence up to keep us from wandering in to the danger zone!








Then they dug a big hole to the North.













The first thing they did was to remove the platforms beside the steps. (Also, asbestos was being removed from the inside)

Temporary Library

Here is how the temporary location looks as you approach from the west of the building.













The entry way, where we have book sale items:



The children's area is what you see first as you get past the entryway:












The Circulation Desk:














Magazines:


OK, so it looks like a library, big deal!
Linda had mapped out where the books should go, and figured out about how much space was needed. She kept saying it would all fit easily. But we are still amazed. All these pictures need is people ... can't you see yourself finding a good book here? We hope to see you soon!

Library Groundbreaking 9-12-08

What a great celebration! The Library Board worked hard to get to this day. They are pictured here: Colette Johnson, Jeff Hansen, Pat Kirstein, Karianne Johnson, and Terry Hackley.

Colette was the emcee of the program. The Mayor was the first to speak. He opened with a joke, and before we knew it, Kitty McCool was introduced. She told how she approached The Library Board giving the first donation towards making an expansion on the library. This picture shows from left: Nola Waddingham(Library Director), (representative for Dean Snyder Construction Company who has the contract for building the addition), Randy Cram (architect), Mike Nail (Mayor), Colette Johnson (Board Chairman), Kitty McCool at the podium, Judge Newt (retired judge and donor) and Rose Marie Draheim.

Judge Newt Draheim had some inspirational words, and Randy Cram, the architect, took the podium for some comments. Nola spoke, and finally, Florine Swanson. Many community members showed up to witness this historical moment.


Many groups had the chance to "break ground" with golden shovels and hard hats. The DeCoster family have given a named gift for the children's section of the new library. Alina DeCoster and her son represented the family at this program.


Clarion-Goldfield 5th graders gave up recess time during the week to make the refreshments enjoyed by those in attendance. Several students were on hand that day to carry chairs, serve refreshments, and dig a little dirt.







Gramstads: Rosella actively researches Geneology information. Their building is being used for the temporary location at 912 Central Ave. East.