EXTREME MAKEOVER IN MINOCQUA

I was at the Minocqua Public Library yesterday to attend a Friends meeting and got a chance to check out their "Extreme Makeover". Although not everything is completely done, things in general look great! Some new shelving is in place, the new circulation desk has been installed, new carpeting graces the floors, and extensive painting with new color schemes decorate the walls. The new lighting being installed on a daily basis is so good that if it gets any better you'll have to wear "shades"! The Friends of MPL will be footing part of the bill for this renovation and are excited that they have a chance to do their part for their library.

I'm including a couple photos I took. The top one is of the new circulation desk. Mary the Library Director is on the right, with Cindy at work on the left. The lower photo is of the new shelving.

Stop in and visit them. You'll be impressed! And bring your laptop as the Minocqua Public Library now has WI-FI capability.

MINOCQUA PUBLIC LIBRARY RE-OPENS

The Minocqua Public Library re-opened on February 7th, right on schedule. They had been closed since 1/29 as a result of their "Extreme Makeover". Not everything is completed yet, but they are functioning and the project should be completed within a week or so. Congratulations to the Library Director -- Mary Taylor, the MPL Board, the Friends of MPL and all others involved in this super project.

Next time you're in the area, stop in. Mary and her staff would be happy to show you around and show off the improvements!

I'll be there next Tuesday and promise to come back with pictures.

Any renovation projects recently completed at YOUR library? Send me the details and some photos and I'll post them on this blog!