July 9 — Read an update from Branch Manager, Clay Dishon and see pictures of the construction in progress
We have been informed recently that Mrs. Maxine Rogers, the first librarian at Westover Hills, had passed away the twenty-second of June. The Westover Hills Library Advisory Group is so glad that she was able to attend the 50th celebration last year at the library. It was not only special for us to have her in attendance and to honor her contribution to the Westover Hills Library, but the celebration seemed to resonate significantly with both Mrs. Rogers and her family. Our thoughts go out to the entire Rogers family. Those that knew her during her tenure with RPL have always spoken highly of her. The online obituary can be found via this link here,
Our Westover Hills Library has some significant remodeling coming up that will require our branch to be temporarily closed. We’ve asked some of the top questions for you. We’ll keep the latest information we have right here.
1) When is construction expected to begin? How long is the project? Renovation is scheduled to begin in April. Expected project time 4-6 months.
2) What will they be renovating? In a word, everything. New paint, carpet, shelving, furniture, wiring, windows additional computers, and a new circulation desk.
3) Where can people view the plans? Final plans are coming soon.
4) How much is it expected to cost? $600,000 — $800,000 has been budgeted.
5) Where will our librarians go? Current employees will be staffing other branches and are expected to return once project is complete.
6) What are the closest branches during the closure? Belmont – 3100 Ellwood Avenue Hull Street – 1400 Hull Street Broad Rock – 4820 Warwick Road.
7) Book returns after renovation closing Current plans include leaving the return box in place for 2 weeks after closure with library staff handling. Once the box is gone, returns will need to occur at other branches.
