Oak View Branch library to close for major renovations next week

• Renovating the front entrance, including sidewalk and driveway improvements, to address wear and tear from high use and heavy wind loads.
• Improving restrooms and the entrance experience to align with current code requirements.
• Reorganizing staff areas to create more functional workspaces and improve efficiency.
• Enlarging the quiet room and adding four study rooms to meet the high demand of guests.
• Updating landscaping with more appropriate, lower-maintenance materials. 
• Creating a fenced-in outdoor patio space in the courtyard, funded by a  $140,000 donation from the Lansky family. This space will allow the library to expand programming opportunities, including birth to 5-year-old programs during the warmer months.

“The renovation of the Oak View Branch is all about enhancing the guest experience. We appreciate everyone’s patience during the temporary closure, and we look forward to welcoming everyone back to a refreshed and revitalized library that will truly enrich the lives of our guests,” director Alysia Boysen said in a statement.

The library likely will be closed until almost the end of the year.