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April 2003 events in the Main Library Project

Written In Stone - "Oak Park Public Library" Sign Completed
After several days of work on scaffolding on the south east corner of the building, workers for the Meyne Company completed the stone "Oak Park Public Library" sign over the main entrance. The installation of window frames and glass was also completed. Work began on the exterior copper wall system on the east side of the building. Inside workers continued to install ceiling gridwork, ceiling tile, and the grey elm veneer framework. Ceramic tile work began and installation of the Terrazzo floor continued. The stainless steel stringers were installed on the main staircase which is now ready for the Terrazzo treads.

Elected Officials Tour Construction Site
State and village elected officials toured the new Main Library construction site at 834 Lake Street in mid April 2003. Many expressed delight with the view from the reading area on the third floor overlooking Scoville Park; others were happy with the expanded Children's Room, complete with aquarium, on the first floor. Everyone felt enthusiasm for the long-awaited new Main Library building which will feature a computer classroom, small group study rooms, a Silent Reading Room with a fireplace, an art gallery, and even a coffee shop!

State Senator Don Harmon (second from left) joined other elected officials and library trustees for a tour of the new Main Library construction site. From left: Mark Gartland, Park District Commissioner; Don Harmon; Clarmarie Kennan, Township Trustee; Janet Kelenson, Library Board Trustee; Laura Perna, Park District President; John Hayes, Library Board President; Jim Madigan, Assistant Library Director; and Tim Kelly, Park Board Commissioner.

State Representative Deborah Graham (second from right) joined other elected officials for a tour of the new Main Library construction site hosted by Library Executive Director Ed Byers and Library Board President John Hayes. From left: Bob Milstein, Village Trustee; Ed Byers; Katrina Young-Weekley, Library Board Trustee; John Hayes; Deborah Graham; and Barbara Fernandez, District 200 School Board member.

Park Board President Laura Perna asks a question of Library Assistant Director Jim Madigan while Park Board Commissioner Mark Gartland (left) and State Senator Don Harmon listen.

Assistant Director Jim Madigan, with Library Board members Janet Kelensen and Naomi Law, led a tour for District 97 School Board member Sharon Patchek-Layman and District 200 School Board members Valerie Fisher and Barry Greenwald.

More Construction Photos:

Copper Wall System - Apr May Interior Finishes - Feb Mar Apr May

May 2003

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