Public Invitation

July 5th, 2010 at 10:00 a.m.: Everyone is

invited to attend opening day ribbon cutting

and dedication ceremony for the new library.

Demolition Days

Windows and doors were sold at salvage auction
on June 12th. Accelerated Construction won the
bid to tear down the old building. June 14th
the metal roofing was removed.





Demolition began June 15th. These photos
were taken around 8:30 a.m.

By the end of the day the entire building and

foundation were removed to make room for

the new parking lot.

Salvage Auction

Old building before the auction

Friends book sale - Kate & Val

Cindy getting things ready

Doug - happy buyer of the birch cabinets

"Bid" farewell to the old library....

Mark your calendars!
The Plummer Library Board plans to host a silent salvage auction on Saturday June 12th from 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. in the old library at 800 D St. Pieces of the old building will be for sale to the highest bidder. Items for the auction include birch cabinets, semi-antique typewriter desk, computer stands, several interior and exterior doors, windows, bathroom fixtures, air conditioner, electric furnace, wall heaters and miscellaneous accessories.
Library Friends will have a used book sale and the Lakeside Booster Club will provide barbecued hamburgers, hot dogs, salads and beverages during the auction.
If you live in the area, we hope you will join us and literally take a piece of the old library home with you. Proceeds from the auction will help with furnishings still needed for the new library. This is a great opportunity to show some community spirit and support! The old building is scheduled for demoliton the week after the auction to make room for a parking lot.

Library is Closed for Moving!

Paperbacks and non-fiction are shown on west

side of the new library. Volunteers and staff moved

over 16,000 books, audios and videos in 3 days.

Everyone was amazing!!

Just a reminder that both libraries are currently

closed. Staff will be moving office equipment and supplies

throughout this week. Doors, windows and other

fixtures from the old building will be auctioned off

June 12th at 1:00 p.m.

Bare shelves in old library - Some of these shelves
will be available for purchase at the auction.

What a difference a day makes

Rod & city crew cut a hole in the old building to

make transporting books much easier.

Young Volunteers

80% of the fiction collection was moved in one day.

Many hands truly makes the work load lighter.

Monday is Moving Day!

Volunteers and staff will begin moving over 16,000 books, audio and videos Monday morning. We are truly grateful for the following people who are taking time out of their busy schedules to help move: Jennifer & Bradley Benson, Crystal Sperber, Kristin & Larry Largent, Bill Fox, Linda Winters, Bonita Daniel, Wally & Judy Erickson, Sam & Carol Meyle, Floyd & Marianne Davis, Carol Swick, Sandie St. John Virga, Cindy Urbat, Tammie Roller, Kate & Jeff Harrison, Cindi, Kylee & Darin Jenneskens, Lela Morris McCollum, Dave and Barbara Odgers, and Connie Trowbridge. We also appreciate the support of city public works supt. Rod Willard and help from his crew.

Shelving

Shelves are being installed today. Moving begins Monday May 17th. A few more volunteers are needed, so if you live in the area and have a couple of hours to spare Monday morning or Tuesday afternoon, please give me (Paulina) a call at 686-1812 or email me at pfharmony55@gmail.com Donations are still needed for furnishings, more shelving, landscaping and parking lot. Mark June 12th on your calendar for the salvage auction, bbq, and used book sale! Thank you everyone for all the support and encouragement!

One More Week....

A comparison view of backside of old library and

front entrance to the new -

This photo is indicative of why the new library

is desperately needed.

Front of old library

It will be torn down after the salvage auction

June 12th. We only have one week left in the old

building as moving begins Mon. May 17th!

Interior Views

Main library as seen from the work room

Front Counter Check out area

The Meeting Room

Restroom

Front Entrance

The front entrance to the building is located on the

east side facing 8th street.

Friday April 30th, Elmer Construction Reps Terry Davis, Doug Moen and Karen, along with John Lynn, USDA; Cory Trapp, Longwell & Trapp Architects; Rod Willard, Public Works; & Paulina Freeburg, Library Director conducted a walk-through inspection and punch list of work and fixes that need to be completed prior to final approval by the city council.

An informational brochure listing pertinent dates has been sent to all area residents.

Interior views will be posted next week.

A More Finished Look

The northside exterior is finished! This is not the main

entrance, but is the view from "D" Street. The main entrance

will be on the east side of the building facing 8th Street.

Only One Month Until Moving Days!

Isn't it beautiful?

Northside is complete!

Tile and Display case in main entrance hall

Carpet in main room

Interior Work Continues

We have lights!

Graham Creek worker finishes siding on the northside

Permanent Power

On Wednesday April 7th workers from Kootenai Electric and

the City of Plummer installed a new power pole.

A permanent electrical connection will soon replace the

temporary power line that has been used during construction.

Staff work room - counter in break area

Good Buddies Cabinets, Inc. of Spokane is building

the cabinets and shelves.

Siding on the North Side facing D Street.

Siding, Stone, Sidewalk Work

Front Entrance (East Side) Where the grass is now

will be part of future parking lot.

Closer to Completion

Sat. May 15th will be the last day in the old library.
May 17th we begin moving into the new building.
A "Salvage Auction" has been scheduled for June 12th
to auction off fixtures and furnishings such as doors,
windows, shelves, desks, front counter unit, air
conditioner and other miscellaneous items.
Proceeds from the auction will benefit the new parking
lot. Once the old building is demolished, the parking
lot will be graded, and dependent on funding, possibly
paved. The new library dedication and opening has
been set for JULY 5th!

Construction is on schedule. Interior walls have
been painted and forms have been set for sidewalk.
Below photo shows work in progress on ceiling in
the main room.

Installation of display case in main entrance
hall

Drywall is Done, Siding Started

Interior view of entrance hall

Interior walls have been taped, textured and are ready for paint!
HVAC ductwork has been completed on the main floor.

Cabinetry will be delivered later this week.

On the outside, preparations have started for the sidewalk, culture

stone placement continues, wood beams have been stained,

and siding has started on the west and south sides of the building.

South side

West Side





Northeast View

Week 16

Above: Getting ready for siding

Partial view of the main room

Electrical Panel in basement

Time off for Good Behavior :)

Ms. Blogger (aka Paulina) will be taking time off work the rest of this week, so there will be no new photos posted until Monday March 22nd. Thanks to Donna for setting up the blog, but she had to give it up a couple of months ago. Progress this week includes staining of the wood beams, more drywall and HVAC work, and continuation of culture stone placement.

Beginning Week 15

Culture Stone Wainscoting on west side of building

It looks nice!

You can see they have started to put culture
stone on north side and the door has been installed.
(It won't be blue when finished.)

Doug Moen, Project Foreman just entered main
library from entrance hall. The doorway in
background is to the staff workroom.

Looking from behind the front counter space to
the hallway & outside (main entrance, east side)

Drywall and Duct Work

Much progress has been made on the inside of the building

over the past couple of weeks.

We estimate the project is about 60% complete.

American Mechanical of Caldwell, Idaho is the subcontractor

for the HVAC work.

Photo courtesy of Terry Davis, J.W. Elmer Construction

Wainscoting Prep

Inside work this week has included placement of sheetrock over insulation in the rafters, duct work in preparation for HVAC, and more detailed electrical wiring. Outside, preparations are being made for the culture stone wainscoting. The front entrance door has been installed.