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1276 Harriet Street—Children's Library

Children's Library

sign

Photos taken September 29, 2007.

The Children's Library was renovated in 2007 with PAST serving as a watch dog to make sure the work was done according to the approved designs. This was critical because of the historic nature of this unique building and its importance in the community.

Before: Members of the PAST Board toured the Children's Library to see the original fixtures and layout and learn what the proposed changes were. The windows were of concern as was the treatment of the chimney after expansion of the building.

exterior

window mulllions

side

shelving

chimney

Board, librarians and City Staff

After: The grand opening followed a parade of children, parents, and library staff bringing books from the temporary space at the Main Library to the newly restored Children's Library. Mayor Larry Kline cut the ribbon with child–friendly scissors!

balloons!

parade sign

getting books

walking through the park

at the library

waiting

ribbon cutting

colorful supports

cleand and exposed chimney

story book fireplace surround

windows

new space

new lights

garden room

bench

interior

interior

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