Salem Church Expansion
After Expansion
The completed building features a renovated central reading room doubled in size. An image of the floor plan is available in the 'Architectural Images' section on this page.
The many new amenities are:
- 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
Architectural Images
Time Table: Salem Church Library Expansion Project
March 3, 2009
Grand opening of the completed Salem Church branch
February 15, 2008
New Salem Express Library opens in meeting room and lobby
January 31, 2008
Last day existing branch is open to the public
November 2007
Work begins on project
October 2007
Construction contract awarded to Haley Builders (Ashland, VA)
September 2007
Construction plans completed
May 2007
Designs completed for the project
August 2006
Architects selected - The Lukmire Partnership (Arlington, VA)
July 2006
County issues RFP for architectural services for the Library project
June 2006
Spotsylvania County issues bond for the project
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 2005
Feasibility study conducted on library space needs
