May 28, 2008

Construction of the Henry Madden Library is proceeding on schedule and its doors should open in January 2009. The library has been transformed in recent months from a steel frame outline to an impressive building with pre-cast concrete walls in place and glass going up along the north wall.

Inside, the basement and first floor are being prepared for the return of the books in June. The drywall has been installed and painting is continuing up to the third floor. Ceiling tiles are being installed in the basement and first floor. The restrooms have been tiled and fixtures installed. The elevators are in place and operable.

Modular buildings have been set in place west of Peters Business Building to house the Library staff while the existing south wing is renovated. Occupancy for the modular buildings is planned for mid-May.

Workers install windows on the north side of the Library.	The south side of the new library.	New shelving for the library.	Looking out from what will be the third-floor browsing room, a design imbedded into the glass makes a honeycomb effect.