A temporary Katonah library

December

Katonah Village Librarian Van Kozelka reports that the Katonah Village Library has reopened in its new temporary location, the lower level of the library, as of today. It is, though, in the midst of about three months worth of renovations to the upper floor — a new ceiling, improved lighting, carpeting — and new downstairs bathrooms.

She asks that beginning today, the public enter the library through the lower doors. During this interim period all 2008 fiction and non-fiction books, DVDs, CDs, audiobooks, and many reference books (including medical and college guides) will be available. If the library does not immediately have what a person wants, it is possible to order it through Westchester Library System interlibrary loan. Internet computers are still available for public use. In addition, the children’s room will be open, and all regularly scheduled programs will continue. However, there are no public bathrooms available until the renovations are completed.

Staff hopes they can return a newly renovated main floor by the end of February. The library was founded in 1880 and moved to its current village-centric building in the late 1920s. Renovations have been made including an extensive addition in the 1960s.

These renovations are being done in response to input from the community in a recent survey and are made possible by the generous support of our community. “These renovations will greatly enhance the facility,” said Ms. Kozelka.
Progress reports on the renovation, including updates on the library’s planned re-opening date, will be available on the library website. For more information, visit the library’s web site.

“We appreciate the community’s patience as we complete the renovations project and look forward to reopening the full library in early 2009,” said Kozelka.

This entry was posted on Monday, December 1st, 2008 at 5:31 pm by Barbara Nackman.
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Danielle March 24th, 2009 at 7:34 pm
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