Library Renovation Project Starts In Sandy Springs

SANDY SPRINGS, GA — Various external improvements are underway at seven branches in the Atlanta-Fulton Public Library System. Exterior construction work began this week at the Sandy Springs, Dogwood, Southwest, Roswell, Kirkwood, Washington Park and West End branches.

Exterior work will take place from April through August of this year, and will include roof repairs, pressure washing, gutters, exterior paint, brick repairs, and fencing. The renovations are part of Phase II of the library system's Capital Improvement Plan, which includes overhauling 23 library branches and the system's downtown Atlanta headquarters, Central Library. The project is expected to take place through late 2020.

Dr. Gabriel Morley, director of the library system, said tackling the exterior work while the branches remain open will reduce the amount of time needed to close each building for interior renovations.

“We know there will be some inconvenience, but our end goal is to modernize and upgrade our libraries with minimal impact to service delivery," Morley added. "We believe this is the best way to accomplish that mission.”

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Renovations to the Sandy Springs Library will include updated mechanical systems, restrooms and lighting; improved accessibility from the east parking lot; three meeting rooms and four group study rooms; children's and storytime space; adults with reading and printing area; teen space complete with computers; technology zone and computer lab; and storage for the Friends of the Library organization.

According to the system's website, the library is projected to close sometime in early August for the interior work and reopen in late February 2019. Renovations are expected to take 4 to 9 months, depending on the library. Please note that the dates are tentative and could change.

You can keep track of the project and plans for other libraries by visiting the Atlanta Fulton Public Library System's website.

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