Library Update

Jeff Endress · Post by **Jeff Endress** » Wed Jul 18, 2007 7:45 am

Some of the Library patrons are unaware of a few "missing" parts to the addition. One of those pieces (actually 3) are the chandeliers for the Grand Reading Room. These Large fixtures (titled as L-5's in the plans) had a delay in fabrication. They are scheduled for delivery any day. Once on site, they will be installed, which require a shut down of the Grand Reading Room for a day. Don't be shocked if you see warning tape at the room's entrances. Only for a day.

Jeff

Suzanne Metelko · Post by **Suzanne Metelko** » Wed Jul 18, 2007 8:01 am

Jeff,

I hope everyone remembers that the library is just half done. There are several significant elements that won't be revealed until next spring when those temporary walls come tumblin' down. It's exciting to anticipate the end result.

Suzanne

Jim O'Bryan · Post by **Jim O'Bryan** » Wed Jul 18, 2007 12:12 pm

Suzanne Metelko wrote:Jeff,

I hope everyone remembers that the library is just half done. There are several significant elements that won't be revealed until next spring when those temporary walls come tumblin' down. It's exciting to anticipate the end result.

Suzanne

Is that why I could not find the comic books?

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Jeff Endress · Post by **Jeff Endress** » Wed Jul 18, 2007 12:21 pm

Is that why I could not find the comic books?

The reason you couldn't find the "comic books" is because LPL doesn't have "comic books". We have the sophisticated Graphic Novel.

Jeff

Jim O'Bryan · Post by **Jim O'Bryan** » Wed Jul 18, 2007 12:24 pm

Jeff Endress wrote:
Is that why I could not find the comic books?
The reason you couldn't find the "comic books" is because LPL doesn't have "comic books". We have the sophisticated Graphic Novel.

Jeff

But are they pictures or werds?

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Jeff Endress · Post by **Jeff Endress** » Wed Jul 18, 2007 12:35 pm

There are several significant elements that won't be revealed until next spring when those temporary walls come tumblin' down.

Indeed Suzanne.

At the weekly construction meeting on Tues., there was a good deal of discussion about the current demo work where the "grand stair" will be located. The stair, with a skylight similar to that at the entrances, will flow naturally from the west end of the circulation area, leading the the collections that will be located on the upper level of the renovated building. For any familiar with the original library, this feature is very suggestive of the original stairs that graced the Carnegie structure. If one looks at the south side, between the buildings, you can see where that work is progressing.

Grand Reading room murals are also being worked upon by muralist Richard Haas, and while we don't yet have a definite completion and installation date, it should be sometime around the first of the year. Those large (now empty) walls on the east and west Grand Reading Room interior elevations will be covered by these murals that depict the history, culture, archtecture and commerce of Lakewood. From the miniatures I have seen, they will be a real focal point, probably a mandatory stop for Lakewood students studying local history. They truly speak to you.

Jeff

Jim O'Bryan · Post by **Jim O'Bryan** » Wed Jul 18, 2007 1:06 pm

Jeff Endress wrote:[From the miniatures I have seen, they will be a real focal point, probably a mandatory stop for Lakewood students studying local history. They truly speak to you.

Jeff

Pictures that speak. Cool.

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Jeff Endress · Post by **Jeff Endress** » Wed Jul 18, 2007 1:07 pm

Jim

They are the perfect accompaniment to the graphic novels......

Bret Callentine · Post by **Bret Callentine** » Wed Jul 18, 2007 1:16 pm

They are the perfect accompaniment to the graphic novels

careful. with the current public state of mind, do we really want to advertise that we have novels that are "graphic" in nature?