Library Update

News from the Plainfield Public Library:

BEHIND THE SCENES AT THE LIBRARY

The temporary closure of the Plainfield Public Library is only slightly related to the renovation of the Children's Library. The library is installing a new RFID security system and a self-checkout system. The self-checkout stations will be located in the Children's Library and in the Circulation Desk area.

With the installation of the new security system, the old railings and gates are being removed from the main lobby, and the library is taking this opportunity to re-tile the lobby floor. With the building closed, the two public restrooms are also being renovated. While the library is closed, staff members are placing security tags in all 150,000 books in the collection.

Construction of the Children's Library is nearing completion, and is targeted for late July. However, the bookstacks and computers cannot be moved back in until the contractors are done. Library Director Joe Da Rold projects a "soft opening" in August, and a grand opening to be scheduled for September.