ceiling

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As a child it was fun to jump off the couch and touch the ceiling. My mom always said that doing this would stain the ceiling tiles. (She was right, the stains are still there) The library ceiling is high enough that fingertips can’t stain it so the painters took care of it for us.

lights

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camera, action! The lights are being installed and our handy camera got a sneak peek at them. This picture is looking at the adult collection area.

doing windows

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Nothing impresses me more than seeing a man willing to clean windows. Things are looking good on the outside and they are diligently working away inside.

reversed entry

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I know I’ve mentioned it before but one of the many things I’m looking forward to in the new library is the amount of natural light we will have. If you are familiar with our current location the only window we have is in the very front.
The new entry will shed a lot of light and also be right by the circulation desk. The only downfall of all this glorious light is that someone has to wash those windows!

easy being green

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The north side wall is done! The green board really sets it off. The other sides are near completion and the can’t get done fast enough to suite me but it is looking great.

circ desk

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Maybe not yet but here is a shot of the circulation and reference desk from the children and tween area. You can see the edge of the fireplace on the right side and the light from the entryway on the left.

adult reading room

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Those of you familiar with the current TDL facilities know that quiet is not something you often hear. The room in this picture will be an adult reading room where magazines and newspapers will be available and you can find a quiet place to read.

checkout desk

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Entering the front doors of the new library will bring you directly to the circulation and information desk. This will provide easy access for your returns and your information questions. It sure beats the scavenger hunt you go on to find us at our old location.

drive off lincoln

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…or truck, van, SUV, whatever you want to drive to the library. We will also be close enough for you to stroll to the library if you live in the Village of Lakeview. This is the drive located off of Lincoln Ave. Won’t it be nice to have a parking lot for the library? No more fighting for spaces on the street.

community room

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This entrance will be into the Tamarack Room. A community and programming room that will be a world apart from the ‘dungeon’ we have now.