Things are happening at the Brentwood Branch

For those who are wondering what is happening during the renovations at the Brentwood branch, check out this blog every so often, for we will try and keep you up to date with major steps in the renovation process.

  Shortly after the branch closed, the construction company took over and displayed safety signs on all sides of the building. The Building permit was posted prominently. 

At the back of the building, an old oil tank buried underground was dug up and removed.The hoarding went up around the property to increase building site safety and security.
At the front of the building the hoarding had to go beyond the sidewalk in order to allow space for a building trailer. It is the only place avaialble for a trailer.

On the north side of the building Bell Canada had to move the main switch box. This side is where vehicles will enter the building site eventually, for the  lane to the south is too narrow to allow safe passage.

 

Brentwood Library Branch renovations get started

On September 25, 2010 the Brentwood Branch closed for renovations.

Three Open Houses were held to say a temporary farewell to library users and 126 people came. Everyone enjoyed the refreshments and the opportunity to chat with friends and staff members. Staff members are now temporarily working at nearby branches.

Initially, the building had to be cleared of books and all other library materials. Many of these materials are in circulation elsewhere: The French Children's Collection and Polish Fiction collection is at Mimico. The Polish non-fiction is at New Toronto, and the MAP passes, Best Bets, New Books and most popular magazines will be circulating out of Richview Library.

  Here is the upper floor of the building after the books and computers were removed. The high second floor ceiling and walls will remain in the renovated building, except for the west wall. A new, large addition is being built to the west. The new building will have about 4,000 square feet of additional space - an increase of almost 30%.