Self-checkout stations and internal book returns were Self-checkout stations and internal book returns were added to enhance convenience for patrons.added to enhance convenience for patrons.

Once the new entrance opened, demolition began Once the new entrance opened, demolition began on the old entrance hallway. on the old entrance hallway.

Workers opened some bricked-in windows to allow Workers opened some bricked-in windows to allow more natural light into the remodeled staff offices.more natural light into the remodeled staff offices.

After demolition was complete, framing, electrical After demolition was complete, framing, electrical and plumbing work commenced for the new public and plumbing work commenced for the new public

restrooms, teen area and staff offices.restrooms, teen area and staff offices.

View from LobbyView from LobbyDuring ConstructionDuring Construction

View from Library OfficesView from Library OfficesDuring ConstructionDuring Construction

The former entrance door from the Memorial Hall The former entrance door from the Memorial Hall lobby remains, but it’s walled-in and no longer lobby remains, but it’s walled-in and no longer

functional.functional.

Phase III Also brought some needed attention Phase III Also brought some needed attention to the first floor’s Large Meeting Room. to the first floor’s Large Meeting Room.

On December 17On December 17thth and 18 and 18th th Furniture movers delivered Furniture movers delivered and assembled dozens of new desks, and assembled dozens of new desks,

chairs and tables throughout the library.chairs and tables throughout the library.

Furniture in various stages of assemblyFurniture in various stages of assembly

This space at the north end of the first floor is now This space at the north end of the first floor is now filled with fiction books. The new library entrance filled with fiction books. The new library entrance can be found in the upper left-center of the photo.can be found in the upper left-center of the photo.

Phase IV

New shelving units and New shelving units and their decorative end panels their decorative end panels

are installed throughout are installed throughout the lower level and first the lower level and first

floor.floor.

The new Teen Lounge is a focal point of the first floor.The new Teen Lounge is a focal point of the first floor.

Jeff Lewandowski, resident Jeff Lewandowski, resident computer guru, installs computer guru, installs upgraded computers upgraded computers

into the newly decorated into the newly decorated and furnished Teen Lounge.and furnished Teen Lounge.

To the east of the new To the east of the new Teen Lounge are the Teen Lounge are the work area and offices work area and offices for reference and for reference and circulation staff. circulation staff.

New window shades New window shades on the lower level on the lower level and first floor will and first floor will reduce glare, decrease reduce glare, decrease energy consumption, energy consumption, and prevent light and prevent light damage to library damage to library materials .materials .

On the second floor, a cozy reading area On the second floor, a cozy reading area is created between two rows of shelves. is created between two rows of shelves.

Before and AfterA Few of the Changes the Renovation

Project Brought to the Library

Lower Level:Youth Services Desk

Lower Level:Youth Services Department

Lower Level:Large Meeting Room

Lower Level and First Floor:Computer Furniture

First Floor:Circulation Desk

First Floor:Reference Desk

First Floor: View of Balcony

First Floor:Teen Lounge

Second Floor:View from Balcony

Grand Reopening Celebration

On April 13, 2008, the Hinsdale Public Library On April 13, 2008, the Hinsdale Public Library celebrated the completion of its renovation celebrated the completion of its renovation

project.project.

Lynn Elam, Anita Scholtens and Michaela Lynn Elam, Anita Scholtens and Michaela Haberkern greet guests at the door. Haberkern greet guests at the door.

As guests arrived, they As guests arrived, they received received Passports to Passports to ReadingReading. .

By getting stamps at six By getting stamps at six stations throughout the stations throughout the library, they would library, they would become eligible for become eligible for a prize drawing later a prize drawing later in the day.in the day.

Lance Anderson stamps a passport at the Lance Anderson stamps a passport at the Reference and Adult Services Desk. Reference and Adult Services Desk.

The Friends of the Hinsdale The Friends of the Hinsdale Public Library held a Public Library held a popular popular mini book sale mini book sale at the celebration.at the celebration.

Young Adult Librarian Young Adult Librarian Becca Boland checks Becca Boland checks passports in the passports in the updated Teen Lounge.updated Teen Lounge.

Circulation staff veterans Chris Wilcox and Circulation staff veterans Chris Wilcox and Linda Burke were on hand to demonstrate the Linda Burke were on hand to demonstrate the

newnewself-checkout stations to library guests. self-checkout stations to library guests.

Jan Perry of Technical Jan Perry of Technical Services offers to give Services offers to give a tour of staff areas a tour of staff areas on the lower level.on the lower level.

St. Isaac Jogues student Gabriela Lastres and Boy Scout St. Isaac Jogues student Gabriela Lastres and Boy Scout Brandon Weller sort through donated items received Brandon Weller sort through donated items received

via via a book drive for an elementary school in Chicago. a book drive for an elementary school in Chicago.

Activities in the Youth Services Activities in the Youth Services Department on the lower level Department on the lower level

drew large crowds all afternoon. drew large crowds all afternoon.

……and the tasty refreshments didn’t hurt and the tasty refreshments didn’t hurt

Also on the lower level, aquarium and fish Also on the lower level, aquarium and fish expert Diane Bennett (at right) answers kids’ expert Diane Bennett (at right) answers kids’

questions. questions.

The Renovation Slide Show plays on a loopThe Renovation Slide Show plays on a loopin the Large Meeting Roomin the Large Meeting Room

Later in the afternoon, a couple of celebrities Later in the afternoon, a couple of celebrities arrived. Curious George and Clifford kindly arrived. Curious George and Clifford kindly

volunteered to help at the Circulation and Youth volunteered to help at the Circulation and Youth Services Desks. Services Desks.

During a break, they relaxed in the Teen Lounge.During a break, they relaxed in the Teen Lounge.

Lisa Goetzelman Lisa Goetzelman (Assistant Head of (Assistant Head of Circulation), Robert Circulation), Robert Shutack (Vice President Shutack (Vice President of Library Board of of Library Board of Trustees) and Susan Trustees) and Susan Nedza Lastres Nedza Lastres (President of Library (President of Library Board of Trustees) Board of Trustees) welcome visitors to the welcome visitors to the library.library.

Both face and body Both face and body painting were must-do painting were must-do activities for the kids.activities for the kids.

For some young For some young residents, the Art residents, the Art Gallery space on the Gallery space on the second floor was the second floor was the last stop on their last stop on their passport tour.passport tour.

The trustees and staff of the Hinsdale Public Library thank you for your support and

patronage during this exciting and challenging renovation project.

The EndThe End