[Michlib-l] Dearborn's Main Branch is Closed for Renovation

[Smith, Steve]

For those not already aware, the Henry Ford Centennial Library (HFCL) has been closed to the public since May 20, 2019, and will remain closed until Fall 2019 for a major renovation project. To serve our residents during the closure, we have extended the open hours at both the Bryant Branch Library and the Esper Branch Library to Monday-Thursday 9:30 am to 8:30 pm and Friday and Saturday 9:30 am to 5:30 pm.

The planned renovations are extensive, and HFCL cannot remain open during this time.  As with major renovation projects, all dates are subject to change.

The project includes:

*         Installation of a new energy-efficient heating, ventilation, and air conditioning system (HVAC)

*         Replacement of existing lights with energy-efficient lighting

*         Renovation of the second-floor restrooms

*         Reorganization the second-floor layout of the book stacks

*         Additional electrical outlets

*         Replacing the wallpaper

*         Creation of a first-floor snack lounge with vending machines.



Also, the previously unused east-side of the mezzanine will be updated to include:

*         An additional conference room

*         Several additional group study rooms

*         A makerspace

*         A computer lab

*         A digitization lab

*         More single-person study booths.

Funds to support the HVAC renovation and replacement of existing lighting were made available through a bond sale.  Library Capital Improvement project money will support all additional improvements.


Steven F. Smith
Administrative Librarian

Dearborn Public Library
16301 Michigan Avenue
Dearborn, MI 48124
(313) 943-2812
ssmith at ci.dearborn.mi.us<mailto:ssmith at ci.dearborn.mi.us>

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