November 27th Update

Children’s Department Update

Just a few short months ago when you walked into the Children’s Department you may have noticed it needed a bit of freshening up. The renovation has provided just that! You’ll notice the library colors incorporated throughout three different carpetings in the Children’s Department. No more aged tan carpeting, but vibrant blues and greens greet you as you enter the area. 

The Children’s Program Room was updated with an LVT (Luxury Vinyl Tile) that creates a calm and creative environment for kids. The staff work area and storage closet were also updated with LVT. This flooring is not only pleasing to the eye but is functional as messes sometimes happen in these areas and the flooring enables staff to keep the areas clean. 

We look forward to welcoming all our families back to the Children’s Department soon. Programs galore, the wide variety of items in our collection, and a comfortable space to play and relax await all! 

November 20th Update

Happy Thanksgiving!

TCPL is thankful for our staff and their dedication and hard work during the renovation. They continue to provide services to our patrons while working on creating a library that fulfills our patrons’ needs and wants. TCPL is also thankful for our patrons and their continued patience while we work to improve the Library Experience.

November 13th Update

Work in Progress

As we near the end with our renovation crew, it’s sometimes hard to see all the work that is happening each day, but rest assured they are hard at work finishing up their last pieces for the renovation. Our new rooms had the HVAC system installed and a few more outlets were added. Each detail of these rooms has been thoughtfully planned and we look forward to welcoming our patrons into this new space where they can be comfortable whether they are having a committee meeting or a tutoring appointment. Our staff continues to thoughtfully put the library back together. New book displays have been moved to the entrance of the library and patiently wait to showcase our newest library materials and equipment is making its way into the new makerspace area. Stop by next week to see what’s happening at TCPL!

November 6th Update

A Hauntingly Busy Week 

The TCPL crew was busy this week welcoming hundreds of children to downtown Tipton for the Annual Halloween Spooktacular! While we were passing out candy and checking out all the fun and scary costumes our renovation continued to progress inside. A full day of cleaning from the cleaning crew removed the layers of dust that had made their home on our shelves and furniture. The Children’s Department is almost ready to welcome kids back in to check out their favorite books or play with the train. Our circle is beginning to look like a great place to read your latest mystery or just sit and relax in a comfy chair. Staff have been using their muscles as they move furniture from storage back to the library. The Reading Room continues to be one of these storage areas where we have stored many items waiting for their new home. See you next week with more updates!

October 30th Update

The To-Do List is Getting Smaller!

This week may have sounded a bit more quiet in the library, but there was a lot of work happening! The glass walls are up in our new rooms and the excitement is building to see them filled with patrons having meetings, studying, or maybe prepping for a project. The staff has meticulously planned the next steps in our renovation journey and they have been busy moving our collection, organizing the new and improved areas, checking internet connections for staff and the public, and so much more. We are all looking forward to seeing our patrons in the main part of the building again! Stop by next week to see where we are at! Enjoy this week’s pictures!

October 23rd Update

The Finish Line is in Sight!

The excitement is building! We have seen a great deal of progress happening throughout each area of the library as the crew moves towards the end goals. The Children’s Department flooring is all complete so that means our staff is working on moving furniture, books, and toys back into the space with care. The Patron Service Desk is getting connected and our staff is looking forward to serving our patrons in their new location. Work was completed to make sure that patrons will have the access they need when using the computers. Coming Soon! Our new glass made an entrance late in the week. Stop by next week for more updates, we can’t wait to share!

October 16th Update

Welcome to the Children’s Department!

This week’s progress was all Children’s Department and we are loving it! The Children’s Program Room will be ready for our littles to create crafts and listen to stories before you know it! The updated fun blue-colored LVT (Luxury Vinyl Tile) is a great addition to the area. The storage area and staff work area lightened up with the addition of its own lightly colored LVT flooring. The main area is almost ready to move the shelves back in. The two carpeting choices in the Children’s  Department are sure to get approval from our youngest patrons as they choose their next favorite read! What’s happening next? Stop by next Monday to find out!

OCTOBER 9th UPDATE

Flooring, Flooring, & More Flooring!

Many areas of the Library saw major flooring changes this week. Our Indiana Room, our new Makerspace, and the Children’s Storage area got a freshening up with LVT (Luxury Vinyl Tile). The difference is amazing! Everything from the Children’s Department was moved (phew!) to the main library and it was shocking to see how large the empty space is without all the shelving and furniture. The coming week will bring more carpet installation and more updates on our new rooms that are waiting for some finishing touches. Stop by next week for more updates, we can’t wait to share!

OCTOBER 2nd UPDATE

The Journey Continues!

As the carpeting makes its appearance in the Library it is amazing how bright and new everything looks! Check out the circle of blue under the library skylight – it’s amazing! The carpeting crew is working tirelessly pulling hundreds of carpet squares one at a time throughout the library. This week they will be making their way towards the Children’s Department. In preparation for the new carpeting books, games, shelves, and more needed to be relocated. The staff worked to remove everything from the department to the main library area. What a job! Stop back here next week to check out what’s new!

SEPTEMBER 25th UPDATE

Month Two Brings Amazing Changes!

The construction crew continues pulling the old carpet, installing the new carpet, disassembling desks and shelves, and even adding drilling to their task list this week. It was a little more dusty and noisy this week and we thank you for your patience! Last week we saw the new blue carpeting start to be installed, and this week the purple carpeting was added in the study and conference rooms.  While the crew took apart the old Information Desk, drilling began for the new location of our Patron Service Desk. We can’t wait to see what changes this month will bring us!

SEPTEMBER 18th UPDATE

Stop! In the name of Books!

While the main part of the library is closed there has been a lot of action happening behind the blacked-out windows. Carpeting is in and the crew has been working hard at removing the old tan carpeting to get ready for the installation of the new carpeting that will provide a fresh look in the library. Check out the small section of blue that was put in late in the week! What a difference the carpeting will make in our space.

SEPTEMBER 11th UPDATE

Pork Festival & Preparation for our Mini Library!

The construction crew was busy getting the library ready for the next steps in the renovation. While they were working on painting the new walls getting ready to make their way into the main part of the library our library staff was hard at work creating a mini library in our meeting room. It’s important to TCPL to stay open during our renovation and our Mini Library will help us continue to serve our patrons. Be sure to stop in and browse our selections, use a computer, or read a newspaper. Programs will continue as scheduled. Locations will be posted. As always, our library staff is ready to help you with all your needs, stop at the Patron Service Desk in the Mini Library with any concerns or needs. 

SEPTEMBER 4th UPDATE

What a difference a week makes!

Our pile of drywall quickly disappeared as it was used for our four new rooms. The walls are in the process of being completed. We are looking forward to the walls being painted and seeing the carpeting installed in a few weeks. Before we know it the glass walls will be up and patrons will have access to a quiet space to study or a great space for that committee meeting.

AUGUST 28th UPDATE

TCPL Renovation – One Month Complete

With one month of renovations under our belt we can see the clear outlines of our future study rooms and conference room space. The sounds of beeps can be heard as the construction crew is busy completing various mechanical and electrical jobs. With many new materials brought in late in the week, we are excited to see what progress will be made this coming week. Enjoy some photos of our Week 4 progress!

AUGUST 14th UPDATE

Progress continues on our library renovation! 

We have seen more progress in the study & conference room areas during week two. What began at the beginning of the week as a bare area is showing signs of our new rooms. The framing of the new walls has begun as well as electrical and mechanical work. The construction workers are diligently working on this new area and we have enjoyed watching their daily progress. Enjoy our weekly photo update of the renovation progress from August 7 – August 11.

AUGUST 7th UPDATE

Our library renovation is moving right along! 

Week one has included the removal of shelving and carpeting, tearing down the Teen Scene walls, and careful storage of our lighting. Check out some photos of the renovation progress from July 31 – August 4!