GLOCESTER – Visitors to the Glocester Manton Library will now see a newly rebuilt lower level and notice the change from its former dated interior to a brightly lit, clean community room, due to a recently completed building renovation.
The renovation was completed with a $1,030,247 federal grant, which will fund not only complete renovation of the facility’s community room, but also the addition of a new, larger community room at the Harmony Library. The Manton Library at 1137 Putnam Pike used the funding to improve the library’s interior and to make structural improvements for patron and community use.
On the lower level of the library, all the walls, floors, and ceilings were removed to expose, identify, and remove any mold. A French drain system with a sump pump was installed as well as installation a new heating unit and dehumidifier.
The interior got a facelift with new walls, floors, and recessed lighting in a new ceiling, a new window in a renovated storage area, and painting throughout the space.
In the kitchenette, new cabinets and a countertop were installed, and in a nearby space, patrons will find three small private areas with computers, to be installed, for patrons to access telehealth, employment tasks, and educational needs.
On Tuesday, Sept. 9 at 2 p.m., the community room will renew its popular Tuesday afternoon matinees on a big screen, complete with light refreshments. Guests are invited to bring a friend and enjoy a movie and a snack in the new space.
For more information about the Glocester Libraries – the Harmony Library and the Glocester Manton Library, visit www.glocesterlibraries.org
