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Jamestown (CSi) The Alfred Dickey Public Library’s reopening and Open House is Wednesday, September 12 in Downtown Jamestown.
An open house that day is from 10 AM to 5 PM for public service.
Staff, library board members, and Friends of the Library will be available to answer questions about the renovations and future projects as the library prepares for the Centennial Celebration in February 2019.
Coffee will be provided by Babb’s; cookies provided by Hugo’s
There will be informal walk-thrus of the library, with posters showing pictures of the renovation progress.
On Tuesday’s Wayne Byers Show on CSi Cable 2, James River Valley Library Systems’ Director Joe Rector pointed out work during renovation process this past summer, noting projects that have been finished, are underway, and a few that will be finished in 2019.
Rector said, the process of renovating Alfred Dickey Library began in late 2014 – after the library ballot measure fell short that would have expanded ADPL.
Board instructed him to work on making the most of the library.
He said in previous years, work included replacing the roof, and installed LED lighting, refurbished the front doors, and built some shelving.
Interior redesign featuring new carpet, wall covering, paint, & re-imagining our space to make more room for our patrons.
The renovations were needed to solidify the exterior, including new roof and foundation repair to prevent water from coming in.
When major problems were discovered with the condition of the foundation of the library, work started on the concrete that was flaking apart; which contained shale & sand 2 inches deep.
Workers applied a concrete product called GeoCrete to properly support the building
Installed was, steel angle to support the brickwork
Major projects that have been completed this past summer included:
Carpet, paint, wallcovering, new shelves, including moveable shelves in children’s area
Complete re-imagining of the children’s area
Excavation of the foundation, removing bad concrete, installing sump pumps, and drain tile
Businesses involved in the project included:
JLG Architects from Fargo
Nill Construction, general contractor
Magnum Electric
Decorating by Charlie
Scherbenske’s
Schubert’s Carpet One
Jamestown P&H
S&S Cabinets
Home Design Center
Advantage Electric
And others….
Remaining renovation work to be done includes:
A new sign with a message board & landscaping exterior
Paint woodwork around windows
Purchase new computer tables
Refinish the main desk
New microfilm reader
And many smaller projects
Joe said they hoped the project would go from Memorial Day and wrap up in August.
However, additional work on the foundation is the biggest reason for the extension of the timeline.
They also had to redo the floor in the meeting room.
Plus there were delays in shipping carpet.
He added that they couldn’t reopen until the “moat” was filled in and new concrete poured so we could use the handicap entrance.
He pointed out that the library staff needed to move virtually everything in the library at least 2 times to clear areas for carpet and painting, then move things back.
Fundraising is ongoing.
Additional needs associated with the old building include the foundation repair pushed the budget from $502,000 to nearly $600,000
No additional government entities have been asked for any more money
Extra funding has come from library savings and from budget cuts
Ongoing giving of people dedicated to the library alleviates those budget cuts
USDA 15% grant was obtained toward the project costs.
Plans continue to be developed for a celebration in February 2019, when the library will be 100 years old.
Work will continue on the renovation until the actual Centennial.
Those who would like to support the library with charitable donations can call:
252-2990 (Joe Rector)
252-2217 (Bill Kennedy)
On line, visit Jrvls.org
James River Valley Library Development Director Bill Kennedy also provided CSiNewsNow.com with a time line on the projects, and the progress to date.
Project Progress
Roof Replaced Target Date – Finished April, 2017
Front Door Restored Target Date – Finished October, 2017
New Lighting Target Date – Finished August, 2018
Director’s Office Repaired Target Date – Finished August, 2018
Foundation Repaired Target Date – Finished September, 2018
Conference Room Renovated Target Date – September 12, 2018
Landscaping Target Date – October 2018
JRVLS Sign Updated Target Date – October, 2018
Break Room Renovated Target Date – 2019
Children’s – New Carpet Target Date – Finished August, 2018
Children’s – New Circulation Desk Target Date – Finished August, 2018
Children’s – New Paint Target Date – Finished August, 2018
Children’s – New Ceiling Treatment Target Date – Finished August, 2018
Children’s – New Lighting Target Date – Finished August, 2018
Children’s – New Flexible Shelving Target Date – September 12, 2018
Children’s – New Computer Desks Target Date – September 12, 2018
Adult – New Lighting Target Date – Finished August, 2017
Adult – New Carpet Target Date – Finished August, 2018
Adult – New Wall Covering & Paint Target Date – Finished August, 2018
Adult – New Shelving Target Date – Finished August, 2018
Adult – New Louis L’Amour Room Target Date – February, 2019
Adult – New Computer Desks Target Date – February, 2019
Also on our show, Kennedy, said, to honor Louis L’Amour at the library, Friends of the Library received a grant from the City Promotion Capital Construction Fund to create a L’Amour honor wall to highlight the experience of Louis L’Amour growing up in Jamestown.
Keith Norman researching the L’Amour story in Jamestown
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