Here are the maintenance/ construction projects we'll be working on:
UPTOWN
- The back stairs at Uptown are finally being replaced. Here's what it will look like when completed.
- Uptown will also get new front and back doors, custom made to mimic the originals. Yes, you will finally have doors that you can unlock without your Houdini powers.
- Stephanie and I will be meeting with the Literacy Council next week to talk about space reallocation. Their new contract calls for the downstairs to be KLC territory an the upstairs to be KPL territory.
SOUTHWEST
- Phase 1 of a three-phase project calls for a larger public programming room where the current teen space lies. The story time room will be expanded at the same time. We're hoping to begin that work in the spring.
- Phase 2 of the plan calls for a dedicated teen center and an upgraded youth program room where the current activities rooms lie. Target date is 2021.
- Phase 3 calls for a quiet reading room with a fireplace at the back of the library under the skylight. Target date is 2022.
SIMMONS
- The Historic Structure Report is complete and we have a prioritized list of projects. A team of city folks will apply for various funding opportunities to get the work done. The city has approved $1 from city funding over the next 5 years for restoration work.
NORTHSIDE
- We'll be replacing some windows in the building this year. Something tells me Jennifer will have additional ideas !
ALL LOCATIONS:
We'll be looking at upgrading signage at all locations this year.
OTHER NEWS:
- Congratulations to Jonathan Sward on his graduation from Library School. Bravo!
- We won a Kenosha Community Foundation grant to fund Augmented Reality (AR) headsets for programming. We'll use them with teens to introduce them to experiences that build their empathy.
- We'll be applying for a number of other grant opportunities over the next few weeks:
Wish us luck!
Happy New Year, everyone!
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