NEWS

JANUARY 2010                             

lml expansion 01.15.09

we have reported the liberty MUNICIPAL library must close for about three weeks as part of the expansion and renovation project under way at the GERALDINE d. humphrey’s cultural center. the uncertainty was when. now, library director dana (donna) abshier says the library will temporarily close beginning this monday. as a result, she is encouraging patrons to stock up by checking out books before this temporary closure so they will have plenty of reading materials for the ESTIMATED three-week period.

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during the next few weeks, the veteran librarian said the library staff will be working hard BEhind the scenes conducting an inventory and carefully moving books.

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during this three-week closing, patrons may still return books to the outside book drop, and videos may be placed in the foyer video return. the library staff will renew book loans by telephone or on-line. the ongoing expansion project will double the size of the Humphreys Cultural Center. the work will enlarge the Liberty Municipal Library by 8,035 square feet on the first floor and 3,320 square feet on the second floor. an elevator is being added. they are also adding 3,410 square feet of storage area to the Humphreys-Burson Theatre, which is also getting a makeover. again, liberty MUNICIPAL library director dana ABSHIRE encourages patrons to stock up on books before monday’s temporary closure so they will have plenty of reading material for the ESTIMATED three-week period. they also have most tax forms. just call and tell them what you need, and they will get it to you even during this period of being closed. for information, call the liberty library at 936-336-8901.