Detail Work in Commission Building

This building is located on the north west corner of Maumee and Broad Street. It is often called the "Old Post Office" as it was originally built in 1906 by the U.S. Department of Treasury as a post office. Most recently it was used by the Adrian Public Schools to house the adult education program. Construction is nearing completion in this building and it will soon be used for our City Commission meetings and by our city police department. Recently the focus is on detail work such as the repair of the wood work and painting throughout the building. Tom from Krieghoff-Lenawee has been working on repairing the damaged wood and duplicating the original architectural design.

Signage for City Complex Project

The signage for the City Commission Chambers building (former Post Office and Board of Education Building) was installed this week by Sign Language, a local signage company owned by Rick Calvin. Sign Language created and install the signage on all of the city complex buildings. The signage was created to coordinate with the historic architecture of the older buildings and to compliment the modern library and police station.

Library Elevator

Last week the Library's elevator work was completed and we passed our state inspection. To say the elevator project was a challenge is an understatement. I want to thank our patrons and my staff for your patience over the last six months as we worked on this project. I also want to thank Kriegoff-Lenawee for their persistence in completing this project. The good news is that the elevator project is completed and ready for use!!!!! The library director, Carol Souchock, joins Dave and Dave from Otis in the first elevator ride.

Brick Work Progressing On Police Station

Hikes & Dominque, our masons, are working hard to get the new police station sealed up for the winter. They were working on the south side of the building earlier today.

Library's Grand Reopening

On Saturday October 24 the Adrian Public Library celebrated our grand reopening with a ribbon cutting ceremony and day long celebration. We celebrated with the mayor, city commissioners, library patrons, city administration and employees, library friends, our project management team from J.E. Johnson and the local trades who built this beautiful new building.

Canopy Installation at the Library

This week the canopy's covering the main floor windows at the library were installed by T J Roofing. There are six across the front and one covering the back entrance.

Plans for Library's Ribbon Cutting and Grand Reopening Announced

Please join in the ribbon cutting and grand reopening festivities on Saturday October 24 at the Adrian Public Library. The ribbon cutting takes place at 10 am and a open house will follow from 10 am - 2 pm.

The renovated Teen Zone and mezzanine on the south side of the building will be revealed. The Teen Zone features expanded technology, reading, studying, and casual seating areas. The mezzanine offers free wired and wireless Internet access, group study areas, casual seating, and a “board room” for use by local businesses and organizations. The “board room” was created to provide a space for local entrepreneurs and small businesses to meet with clients and for networking opportunities.

Refreshments will be served in the café area on the main floor by the café vendor Stone’s Café and Catering and library staff. Stone’s Café is expected to open their library café later this year. Construction of the service area of the café will be completed in early November followed by the installation of the café equipment.

Activities for all ages will take place during the reopening celebration. The youth area will be transformed into a reading construction zone. Musical entertainment will be provided by Adrian Symphony harpist Margot Hayward from 10 am – 2 pm. An art exhibition by local artist Gail Palpant will be available for viewing in the meeting room during regular library hours from 10 am – 5:30 pm. Due to elevator renovations visitors must access the youth area and meeting room by stairs.

In celebration of Teen Read Week, the Teen Zone will be open special hours from 7 – 10 pm for teens in grades 7 – 12 only on Saturday October 24. Music, refreshments, and gaming will be available.

Please stop by and visit your "new" Adrian Public Library.