Construction is underway on your new library project! The finished structure will encompass 26,000 square feet - almost double the size of the original. See photos of the construction.
WHILE WE GROW, VISIT THE SALEM EXPRESS LIBRARY!
The library plans to provide as much full service as possible to its customers during the expansion project. Hardhats are NOT required to visit the fun bookstore style mini-library located in the library meeting rooms and lobby during the construction project.
Salem Express - open during normal library operating hours - features new and popular materials, an information desk, and computers.
Need something extra? Enjoy - as always - friendly and helpful assistance from the Salem Church staff and the following services in the mini-library:
- Internet Computers
- Bookstore style browsing collection
- Borrowing from other CRRL branches and other libraries via interlibrary loans
- Courier service delivering materials twice daily
- Reference service - get information and find out what to read next
- Summer reading clubs for all ages (June 1, 2008 - August 31, 2008)
- Fax and copying
- Classroom Carryout
- Great parking
- Children's programs (conducted in a classroom trailer adjacent to the meeting rooms).
Here is a specific list of the programs that
we offer on a monthly or bi-monthly basis with some details about the regular
schedules. If you are planning to attend a program, be sure to call before as programs may be subject to change depending on construction activities.
ENJOY REGIONAL RESOURCES!
Visit the library online at LibraryPoint.org. Reserve books for delivery to Salem Express from anywhere in the system, download e-books, email questions to ask a librarian, or search the wonderful range of informational databases available free to library customers.
Salem Church customers may also visit and check out materials from any other branch in the CRRL system, and return them to the Salem Express location. A convenient new drive-up book drop is now open in the library parking lot.
AFTER EXPANSION
The completed building will feature a renovated central reading room doubled in size. Click here for an image of the floor plan.
The many new amenities will include:
- New book browsing displays
- Self checkout machines
- Media browsing collection
- Reader's living room
- Large children's area
- Teen area with computers and study room
- Conference rooms
- Additional computers
- Comfortable seating and study tables throughout
- Enlarged lobby with cafe tables and vending machines
Enjoy the construction pictures and visit this website frequently to track our progress.
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| Time Table: Salem Church Library Expansion Project |
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June 2005 | Feasibility study conducted on library space needs |
| November 2005 | Spotsylvania citizens vote in favor of a $4,342,500 bond referendum to fund the expansion and renovation of the Salem Church Branch |
| June 2006 | Spotsylvania County issues bond for the project |
| July 2006 | County issues RFP for architectural services for the
Library project |
| August 2006 | Architects selected - The Lukmire Partnership (Arlington, VA) |
| May 2007 | Designs completed for the project |
| September 2007 | Construction plans completed |
| October 2007 | Construction contract awarded to Haley Builders
(Ashland, VA) |
| November 2007 | Work begins on project |
| January 31, 2008 | Last day existing branch is open to the public |
| February 15, 2008 | New Salem Express Library opens in meeting room and lobby |
| Early 2009 | Projected opening of the completed Salem Church branch
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