Investing in Improved Library Service to
the Avondale Community
Rendering of the Avondale Branch Library. The estimated completion
for the exciting accessibility project is early 2014.
On March 9, the
Avondale Branch
Library celebrated 100
years of service to the
community from its
beautiful Carnegiefunded building. In
honor of the branch’s
centennial anniversary,
the Public Library will
launch an accessibility
project.
This construction project will open the Avondale Branch Library’s doors to everyone by
adding an alternative entrance, elevator, and two new bathrooms that will remove physical
barriers to library service. Additional enhancements will include new carpeting and
lighting, an upgraded heating, air conditioning and ventilation system, improved Internet
connectivity, reconfigured service desk, and self-check.
K-4 Architects are designing the ADA improvements. Project construction is estimated
to take eight months, including six months for exterior work and another two months
for interior renovations. The branch will remain open during this period, although some
programs may be curtailed. Completion is projected for early 2014.
New Branch Libraries Planned for Clifton,
Reading, and St. Bernard
Plans are moving forward to build three new branch libraries that will replace three of the
system’s five smallest facilities—Clifton, Reading, and St. Bernard. More than a decade ago
all three branches were identified for replacement. However, a major reduction in funding in
2002 and subsequent funding freezes and cuts have stalled these projects.
The current Reading Branch is a 1,934-square foot rental facility. In 2005, the Library
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