Downey Library closes Saturday but most programs will continue
Downey
Patriot: 3.14.2019 by Eric Pierce
The
Downey City
Library will close Saturday as part of an extensive renovation that will
take 15 months to complete.
When
the library re-opens June 2020, it will be as a “true 21st Century public
learning environment, furthering its mission to ignite a community of creative
and critical thinkers,’” city officials said.
Construction
is slated to begin in June. Plans call for a reconfiguration of interior
spaces, new interior finishes, new book and data storage furniture,
installation of energy efficient lighting, completion of ADA improvements, new
doors and signage, and new exterior paint.
Most
library programs will continue at off-site locations during the renovation:
Literacy
program tutoring is every Tuesday and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at
First Baptist Church
Literacy
book discussions are Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. at First Baptist Church
The
library also has other scheduled events:
A
volunteer recognition luncheon is set for Saturday, April 20, from 9:30 a.m. to
12 p.m. at the Rio Hondo Event Center;
National
Library Week will be celebrated April 8 at the space center, with a children’s
event from 4-5 p.m. and an author visit from 6:30-7:30 p.m.
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