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

 

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