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Library Remodel and Addition (completed)

Updates: 

  • June 8, 2021 - Council approved Resolution 2021-34, accepting the Public Library Phase 2 Construction Project.  This project is officially complete!
  • May 11, 2021 - Work continues on punch list items in preparation of the Grand Reopening Ceremony on Saturday May 15th.
  • April 13, 2021 - The construction manager reported the project is mostly complete and that they are currently working on punch list items.  He anticipates completion of the project the week of April 19th.  A Library Ribbon Cutting and Grand Reopening Ceremony is schedule for May 15th!
  • March 9, 2021 - The remodel of the existing Library is underway and site clean-up will begin shortly.  The timeline for completion is still on track.
  • February 9, 2021 - The addition is close to completion and the remodel of the existing library is scheduled to start the beginning of March. The construction manager believes this entire project will be completed the first week in April.
  • January 12, 2021 - The Construction manager reported that the addition should be completed around February 8, 2021 and that the remodel of the existing space will begin at that time.

Since 2013 the Library board, “Library of Tomorrow” volunteers and staff have been working on bringing a larger, updated, user-friendly space to the community.  After looking into three different options the decision was made to remodel the existing space and add on to the current building.

At the April 14, 2020 City Council meeting, the Library asked to move forward with Phase 1 (the remodeling of the staff area, circulation desk and public computers) as they had enough in Burnett funds to cover the expense and, due to COVID-19, the Library was closed to the public making it the perfect time to move forward.

On May 12, 2020, the City Council considered the bids and awarded the contract to Blue Ribbon Builders for $56,700.00 for the remodel.  Phase 1 was completed in July of 2020.

Due to the bids for Phase 1 coming in at almost half of the projected estimated amount ($120,000.00 estimated), the Council approved proceeding with the bidding process for Phase 2 at the July 14, 2020 City Council meeting.  The Council then considered the bids and awarded the contract to the lowest bidders for a total of $1,196,351.00 at the August 11th City Council meeting.  A groundbreaking ceremony took place on August 20, 2020.

Phase 2 of this project will offer many amenities to the community.  There will be additional public computers, a dedicated teen space, reading areas, a study room and a program/community room. The program/community room will give the library a dedicated area for programs and story times, but also be available to reserve for parties and gatherings.  This space will include a kitchenette, a screen with laptop connections, ground level handicap accessibility, and so much more!

This project is funded by Burnett Library funds, Library Capital Improvement funds, private donations, Carver Grant, Bock Family Foundation Grant, Dallas County Foundation Grant and a portion of LOST.