For those not already aware, the Henry Ford Centennial Library (HFCL) has been closed to the public since May 20, 2019, and will remain closed until Fall 2019 for a major renovation project. To serve our residents during the closure, we have extended the open hours at both the Bryant Branch Library and the Esper Branch Library to Monday-Thursday 9:30 am to 8:30 pm and Friday and Saturday 9:30 am to 5:30 pm. The planned renovations are extensive, and HFCL cannot remain open during this time. As with major renovation projects, all dates are subject to change. The project includes: * Installation of a new energy-efficient heating, ventilation, and air conditioning system (HVAC) * Replacement of existing lights with energy-efficient lighting * Renovation of the second-floor restrooms * Reorganization the second-floor layout of the book stacks * Additional electrical outlets * Replacing the wallpaper * Creation of a first-floor snack lounge with vending machines. Also, the previously unused east-side of the mezzanine will be updated to include: * An additional conference room * Several additional group study rooms * A makerspace * A computer lab * A digitization lab * More single-person study booths. Funds to support the HVAC renovation and replacement of existing lighting were made available through a bond sale. Library Capital Improvement project money will support all additional improvements. Steven F. Smith Administrative Librarian Dearborn Public Library 16301 Michigan Avenue Dearborn, MI 48124 (313) 943-2812 ssmith@ci.dearborn.mi.us<mailto:ssmith@ci.dearborn.mi.us> Start Here - Go Anywhere