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Main library repair timeline updated; council volunteers may assist shelving when reopening
Summary
The main library is awaiting architectural drawings from Gresham Smith and a fireproofing contractor said the work will take about 40 days, after which staff will need two weeks to move materials back. Council members discussed volunteering to help shelf books at reopening.
Vice Mayor reported the main library remains closed after smoke damage and that the project timeline depends on architectural drawings from Gresham Smith and permitting. "They said that the fireproofing company said it would take about 40 days to finish that work," the vice mayor said; library staff would then need roughly two weeks to reshelve materials.
Council members discussed organizing volunteer opportunities to help the library during the move‑back process, with several members volunteering to assist and recommending coordination once dates are confirmed. The vice mayor said the reopening likely will occur in the first quarter of 2026 but emphasized the date is contingent on drawings, permits and the contractor schedule.
Next steps: staff will monitor drawing and permit milestones, provide updates to the committee when firm dates are available and coordinate volunteer sign‑ups once the two‑week staff move window is scheduled.
