Jackhammers inside the library

An electric jackhammer, on the small side, not as loud as the pavement ones. But still a little loud for a library.

Dig and fill your footings when the sun shines...

Or else Mother Nature will fill them for you.

Assistant Superintendent David Blackwell isn't very happy about this.

And the walls came tumbling down

In a very safety-conscious, OSHA approved and orderly fashion.

Because we are still a library, after all.

Welcome to the Vibrary!

This is a compactor and it compacts the soil to provide a solid foundation on which to build. It's vital to have the ground as packed down as possible, no holes or pockets that could later shift and cause improper settling, or in the worst case, cracking and compromise the integrity of the foundation.
The compactor also makes the entire building vibrate: the floor, walls, shelves, computers, patrons and librarians. Driving it must be much worse, though, and I'm sure all the earthworms for miles have headaches.

As promised, the pile of dirt and big hole

Complete with workers diligently working on the weekend!

Where did the Children's Area go?

When you walk into the main part of the library, you can't help but notice the entire children's section is missing! If you look about 20 feet to your left, you'll see that it has been moved into what was the periodical and reading area. It's still sunny and friendly, just a bit cozier.

We have turned what was the General Purpose room into a comfortable reading area, with the magazines and newspapers there, along with the soft chairs and a lamp. The children's computers are there as well, although we ask that parents stay with any child under 10 years old while they are in that room.

Tearing down the front

After building a temporary wall inside the General Purpose room, the construction team tore down the front wall. Everyone driving by can't help but notice that all the trees, shrubs, lawn and assorted greenery is gone as well. Many of the specimens went to good homes, and when the project is finished there will be new landscaping added.