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October 2003 photos of the Main Library Project
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Lights from the new building shine through the many east side windows at dusk.
10/03

Fountain on the exterior of the building.
Fountain Design 10/03

A quote on the floor of the new building. "What is more important in a library than anything else-than everything else- is the fact that it exists." Archibald MacLeish, The Premise of Meaning
10/03

The main staircase enclosed by glass panels with graphics.
Interior Graphics 10/03

The Children's area on Level 1 includes fun seating, wall graphics, and an aquarium.
Interior Graphics 10/03

The Silent Reading Room on Level 3 features a fireplace.
Fireplace Design 10/03

An expansive view of the main corridor on Level 3.
10/03

The reading area under the vaulted ceiling on Level 3.
10/03


Opening Gala October 3, 2003Library Board of Trustees and the Executive Director in the Silent Reading Room on Level 3.
10/3/03
The Library Board of Trustees pose in the Silent Reading Room with Executive Library Director,
Edward Byers.
(Back: George Sikorski, Byers, John Hayes, Steven Fruth. Front: Naomi Law, Katrina Young-Weekley,
Janet Kelenson, Betsy Kalmar.)


Opening Day October 5, 2003The new building against blue skies on opening day, October 3, 2003.
10/5/03Library Trustees and Village respresentatives cut the ribbon at the front entrance of the new building.
10/5/03
 Patrons crowd the new building and ask questions at the Information Services Desk on Level 3.
10/5/03
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