“It impacts, really, every corner of this building, and that’s the reason why we just can’t remain open. It would be dangerous.” explains Library Director Melissa Harter.
FAIRBANKS, Alaska - The Noel Wien Library in Fairbanks will be largely closed to the public for approximately 10 months starting May 1.
She explained the planning for the renovation began in 2018, “knowing that the building was aging, as it was built in 1977, and that it needed to be updated to be able to provide modern library service for our community.”The size of the Berry Room for children is expected to expand, and a space made available for nursing mothers.
The expanded library is also expected to feature a cafe and used book store, said Harter. “It’ll give everybody a place to meet or get a snack or have a beverage or anything like that.” Locations will be available for these holds to be picked up, which a member will choose when placing the hold. “Joy Elementary School, you can pick up, Noel Wien Library you can pick up, you can pick up from the Bookmobile as well, and you can pick up from North Pole Branch, which will become our main branch during this period,” Harter explained.
However, during the interim Noel Wien will not be able to serve as a place to simply hang out or escape from the cold.
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