Library's Inside Construction Wall Removed to Reveal Your New Adrian Public Library

The Library's inside construction wall was removed to provide access for the installation of flooring by Krieghoff-Lenawee's crew. The new public areas (teen room, cafe and casual seating mezzanine) were revealed for the first time to our library visitors. The attached photos highlight these areas and the view from the mezzanine looking out into downtown Adrian. The renovated areas are beautiful and greatly expand the library's public areas. The opportunity for expanded service the renovations provide along with the influx of natural light into the building thrilled our staff and patrons. Stop by soon and check our the new view!

Police Station Progress

There is a frenzy of activity from various trades taking place on the police station lot. At any time you might find masons, electricians, plumbers, and other trades working. Over the last week the elevator shaft for the new Police Station was installed by the masons from Hikes and Dominque. The crew from Heritage Plumbing and Heating worked on implementing their design. Service Electric ran their lines in preparation for Krieghoff-Lenawee's concrete pour. The Krieghoff-Lenawee crew even worked on the Saturday before Labor Day to prepare for the big job that will start Tuesday!

Library Lane and Sidewalks Returns

Library Lane is the alley between the Library and the new City Hall (former Bank of Lenawee Building). For some time we have been fighting water issues in Library Lane that required the removal of the brick pavers and the installation of a concrete pathway with improved drainage. Rock Hard Concrete was hired by the City to install new concrete. Along with the return of Library Lane the sidewalks along the south side of the library are returning. Soon you will see the sidewalks along the north side of the library return. The pavers immediate adjacent to the library's north side were removed to make way for the new concrete sidewalks once the storm lines for the new police station are installed. The sidewalk will make it easier to maintain this area during the winter months and easier for our visitors to walk on.

New Police Station

The new Police Station is being built immediately to the east of the library. Over the best several days the mason's Hikes and Dominick have been putting up a common wall between the two buildings. In this photo you can see the footprint of the new police station. It is about half of the size of the library. You can also see the plumbers from Heritage Plumbing and Heating working on the new police station.

Exterior Barricade Removed - New Facade Revealed

On Saturday August 15 the library's exterior construction barricade was removed and our new facade revealed. Check out the look of your new Adrian Public Library!!!! The front entrance is not yet open for public use as additional sidewalk work must be completed along the south side of the library. This entrance is expected to open by early October. The barricade had been placed on the south of the library in May of 2007 due to safety concerns related to our structural damage. After two years and many repairs the removal of this barricade resulted in much celebration at the library - particularly by the director who was tired of getting it repaired!

New Doors at the Library

Check out the photo to the right of the new doors on the library's North entrance. They were installed this past week. It is quite an improvement over the duct taped doors we have been using over the past month :) The new doors will be powered which allows individuals who need assistance to use a push button to open and close them. The outdoor pole with the push button will be installed as soon as the construction is completed in the area just outside of the library's entrance. We can't install the pole now as it would likely be damaged during the renovation process. The South entrance doors will also be powered. Check out his photo of Maple City Glass installing those doors!

Adrian Public Library’s Café Vendor Announced

The City of Adrian is pleased to announce that Stone’s Café and Catering has been chosen as the café vendor for the Adrian Public Library. Stone’s Café and Catering library menu will include sandwiches, soups, salads, pastries, snacks, and a variety of drinks including coffee, espresso, cappuccinos, lattes, teas, juices, smoothies, pop, and much more. The café will be open early to serve morning customers before the library opens and during regular library hours. The café will offer expanded hours during downtown events such as Art-A-Licious.
The Adrian Public Library café will open early this fall when the library’s south entrance, façade and other renovations are completed. Annette Stone shared “Stone’s Café is determined to become a daily necessity for local coffee enthusiasts, an efficient way to grab a delicious meal or snack, a place to dream as you try to escape the daily stresses of life and just a comfortable place to meet your friends or to read a book.” The café will also be available to cater meetings and programs which take place in the library’s meeting room.