Atkinson library to close in anticipation of move

From the Eagle Tribune;

Atkinson library to close in anticipation of move
By Meghan Carey
mcarey@eagletribune.com

ATKINSON — This is the last week residents will have access to library materials until mid-October.

Kimball Library will close its doors at 3 Academy Avenue for good on Saturday at 3 p.m., and reopen at 5 Academy Avenue on Oct. 14, according to library director Diane Heer. On Oct. 1 and 2, the books, music and movies will be moved to the new $2 million library, she said.

Staff members also will use the remaining time to get acclimated to new shelves, spaces and computer systems, Heer said.

Cardholders who check out materials this week can keep them until the library reopens, she said. But people who have books out now that they are finished with are asked to return them before Saturday.

They can also return books to the drop box outside the library, Heer said.

Everything is running on schedule, she said. The construction is completed and furniture is being delivered.

All of the technology, from public computers to check-out systems, is scheduled to be set up this week, she said.

A ribbon-cutting ceremony is scheduled for Oct. 12 at 2 p.m. State officials, including the state librarian, are expected to attend, Heer said.

Every household, as a thank-you for passing the library bond in 2006, will receive an invitation in the mail, she said. People will be able to tour the new facility after the grand opening but can't borrow materials that day, Heer said.