Almost ready to move!

Workers are putting the finishing touches on our remodeled Children's Department, and Children's Department staff are getting ready to move! The Children’s Department is set to move to its newly remodeled area February 13 - February 15.

If all goes well, staff should have all books, computers, and other materials moved by February 15. We're excited to announce that in addition to our new and improved space, we'll have some new books thanks to the Friends of the Athens-Clarke County Library, plus some new computers for kids loaded with fun, new educational games and reading activities. Plus, we'll start holding Storytime in our brand spankin' new Story Room! Wow!

Patrons are advised to call ahead to make sure any programs that you would like to attend during the week of the move will be held as planned. Call the Children’s Desk at (706) 613-3650, ext. 314, for more information.

Please also be advised that the new space may not be open to the public over the course of the move, so some of the books and other resources may temporarily be unavailable for use. 

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, and we really appreciate your patience as we work on getting settled into our new space. We promise, it will be worth it!

Winding down

We've got lots of big, exciting things going on at the Library as our construction project winds down. First up, the small auditorium!

Remember those worn out, faded red seats? They've been replaced with these!

Plus, new carpet is in, and more updates are on the way.

Workers are putting the finishing touches on the Children's Department.

Wow, isn't that pretty? This cool counter will hold computers.

Also, painting! The Department has been painted a lovely sky blue with bright orange columns. They really pop! 

And check out the study rooms!

Other big news around the building... the Adult Nonfiction Section is open. It's definitely a work in progress, as we're shifting the nonfiction collection to the new space, and there are boxes (and boxes) of books that need to be unpacked and shelved.

It looks like a lot, but in reality, only a small percentage of our collection went into storage during the renovation.

We ask that you bear with us as we get everything in order.

And finally, if you've been by recently, you're probably wondering what's going on behind the glass wall across from the temporary check-out desk at the main entrance. Well... THIS!

It's our new automated materials handling unit!

Once we turn this baby on, you'll be able to return your books via a slot in the wall (there's one outside and one in the lobby). The books will be automatically checked in, moved down a conveyor belt, and sorted into their appropriate bins for reshelving. 

 It's the Library of the Future!