Rodman Public Library Renovations - Progress Photographs (January/February 2006)

The old partition walls are removed and new studs go up for the bookmobile office expansion in the basement

Despite the mud caused by warm temperatures and rain and snow, cement blocks and bricks are put in place for the new elevator

The microfilm and magazine area of the reference department and the office area are stripped of asbestos in preparation for renovation

A large fork lift crane is used to lift roofing materials for the new program room

Materials to be used on the roof of the programming room addition are lifted by a tall crane

The "circle wall" by the center stairway has been removed for refurbishing off-site

The hallway to the library offices is prepared for new ceilings, wiring, and walls

Here's a glimpse behind the temporary construction walls in the reference department. This area will house reference offices and the computer classroom

The former Alliance Room space is prepared for its new use as a computer classroom

The computer classroom will have half windows overlooking the reference desk area

Walls go up for the Extension Services offices in the basement

The reference desk area has plenty of room for public computers

Walls in the Extension Services offices are prepared for painting

Technical processing space is tight as the walls for the systems department are added