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Roland Park Library |
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Library Construction on project and fundraising
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The community library, located at 5108 Roland Avenue, is a very popular site for children and adults. At this time, the library is closed and is undergoing an extensive renovation and expansion. The library is expected to reopen in the fall of 2007. During remodeling, information concerning alternative library facilities can be found at http://www.epfl.net/branches/rln/. A schedule for the bookmobile is located here. If you have questions concerning the library renovation, you can send them to Library@RolandPark.org.
We anticipate in the fall of 2007.
May 21: Library cleared for action from the north
Early June: North wing after demolition
June 29: Rear section leveled
July 13: Excavation begins along Blackberry Lane
July 13: Excavation proceeding
August 22: Rear foundation walls going up
August 22: Lower level opening to become new front door
August 30:Foundation takes shape for circular staircase
August 30: Work moving forward
September 21: Elevator shaft rises next to circular staircase
September 28: Steel beam swings into position
October 22: Steel decking covers the lower level
November 3: Outside view of occulus' steel framing
November 3: From inside addition's lower level, with new concrete slab, looking back toward existing building
November 25: Metal stick framing on rear
January 23: Metal roof and wall framing around stair cylinder in rear
January 26: Metal framing, electrical rough-in on lower level
February 3: Color construction tableau, red line, blue tarp, yellow insulating membrane and green lift
February 23: Roof sheathing goes up
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May 30: Dust flies with north wing demolition
June 6: The front steps are gone
July 13: Surveying the excavation site
July 13: Retaining wall in place
August 22: North side, the walls are going up
August 22: Opening in north wall to connect with new addition
August 30: Dust flies as brick is cut
August 30: Special traffic enforcement officer helps children cross safely near construction site
September 21: Circular staircase rises higher
September 28: Steel beams arrive
September 28: Steel beam bolted into position
October 22: Steel framing for occulus above the children's reading area
November 3: From inside looking out through occulus
November 3: Block walls of upper level form rear corner
January 23, 2007: Roof trusses in place
January 26: Vaulted ceiling in main reading room will be restored; cables, used to hold up false ceiling, added in the 1960's, will be removed
January 26: Children's reading steps with occulus framing above
January 26: Duct work on lower level
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