Carnegie Public Library

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Carnegie Public Library
Renovation Project 2008
More than thirty years have passed since the
library interior was last remodeled. Public
demand for library services, especially public
computers has grown rapidly. Customers are
requesting more materials from libraries all
across the state. The Library needed to repair
and paint plaster walls, upgrade lighting and
computer wiring, and provide space for laptop
use, study areas, and browsing and reading.
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Lobby Before During
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Lobby
After Renovation
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Adult Entrance Before During
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Adult Entrance
After Renovation
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Adult Checkout Before During
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Adult Checkout
After Renovation
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Dome - Before
Five layers of paint covered the leaded art
glass in the dome.
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Dome Removal
Twelve panels were removed and transported to
Cleveland, Ohio for restoration.
2,556 pieces of colored art glass were removed
and re-leaded.
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Dome Restoration
Work in progress at Whitney Stained Glass,
Cleveland, OH
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Dome Installation
Panels being remounted in the library dome
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Dome- After
Back-lighting behind the glass provides
additional illumination
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Public Computers Before During
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Adult Computers- After
Public computers increased from 11 to 15
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Teen Zone Before During
Additional space came from remodeling an old
stairwell
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Teen Zone - After
Teens now have their own computers for gaming and
socializing
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Genealogy Before During
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Genealogy Local History
Genealogy and local history were relocated to the
east wing
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Fireplace
Vent less gas logs were installed to provide a
cozy reading area on cold winter nights.
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Fireplace - After
New chairs were purchased to provide comfortable
seating
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Large Print Before During
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Large Print Room
The Large Print Room was expanded to accommodate
the growth of this popular collection.
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Childrens Checkout Before During
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Childrens Checkout Entrance
The childrens department re-opened with a bright
new interior.
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Childrens Supervisor Before During
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Childrens Supervisors Office
Private office space was designed for each
department head.
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Childrens Collection Before During
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Childrens Non-Fiction
All new lighting was installed in the childrens
department
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Juvenile Novels Before During
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Juvenile Novels- After
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Picture Book Room Before During
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Picture Book Room - After
All new shelving was purchased for the Picture
Book Room
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Meeting Room Before During
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Meeting Room
Kitchen facilities and new flooring provide an
ideal place for library and community programs.
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Carnegie Public Library

The Staff and the Board of Trustees of the
Carnegie Public Library Cordially invite the
community to attend an Open House Friday,
December 5, 2008 530-8pm To tour the newly
remodeled Library and enjoy crafts, refreshments,
and entertainment