The project proceeds on schedule, with planned opening of the new 26,000 square foot facility in January - almost double the size of the original.
See photos of the construction.
Services available from the branch in the interim:
- The book drop will remain open, and you may return items there.
- Pick up reserves and classroom carry outs in the trailer at the front of the library during regular library hours:
- Monday-Thursday, 9:00-9:00
- Friday & Saturday, 9:00-5:30
- Sunday, 1:00 - 5:30
ENJOY REGIONAL RESOURCES!
Visit the library online at LibraryPoint.org. Reserve books for delivery to Salem Express from anywhere in the system, download e-books, email questions to ask a librarian, or search the wonderful range of informational databases available free to library customers.
Salem Church customers may also visit and check out materials from any other branch in the CRRL system, and return them to the Salem Express location. A convenient new drive-up book drop is now open in the library parking lot.
AFTER EXPANSION
The completed building will feature a renovated central reading room doubled in size. Click here for an image of the floor plan.
The many new amenities will include:
- New book browsing displays
- Self checkout machines
- Media browsing collection
- Reader's living room
- Large children's area
- Teen area with computers and study room
- Conference rooms
- Additional computers
- Comfortable seating and study tables throughout
- Enlarged lobby with cafe tables and vending machines
Enjoy the construction pictures and visit this website frequently to track our progress.
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| Time Table: Salem Church Library Expansion Project |
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June 2005 | Feasibility study conducted on library space needs |
| November 2005 | Spotsylvania citizens vote in favor of a $4,342,500 bond referendum to fund the expansion and renovation of the Salem Church Branch |
| June 2006 | Spotsylvania County issues bond for the project |
| July 2006 | County issues RFP for architectural services for the
Library project |
| August 2006 | Architects selected - The Lukmire Partnership (Arlington, VA) |
| May 2007 | Designs completed for the project |
| September 2007 | Construction plans completed |
| October 2007 | Construction contract awarded to Haley Builders
(Ashland, VA) |
| November 2007 | Work begins on project |
| January 31, 2008 | Last day existing branch is open to the public |
| February 15, 2008 | New Salem Express Library opens in meeting room and lobby |
| October 29, 2008 | Salem Express Library closes for final construction |
| November 1, 2008 | Trailer opens for hold pick-up |
| Early 2009 | Projected opening of the completed Salem Church branch
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