Colleyville Public Library Introduces Convenient Drive-Thru Check-In

In April, an automated materials handling system will be installed at the drive-thru book return area of the Colleyville Public Library. Installation of the system is scheduled the week of April 4 and will necessitate the closure of the drive-thru return book drop. Construction on the drive-thru book return could take up to 48 hours. Library patrons will be able to return books through any of the library's internal book drops.

The new automated system will afford library patrons faster service through its automated check-in feature. Library materials returned through the system will be checked in immediately, allowing patrons the ability to check out other materials without waiting for a manual check-in process. This technology will eliminate much of the time clearing patrons' records and allows the library staff to devote more time to serving our patrons.

Click on the video below to watch a demonstration of the 3M Intelligent Return and Sorter System:

Colleyville Public Library Expansion Project - Week 11 & 12

This week the Library was electrified with a flurry of activity on both floors, as work progressed significantly on the Colleyville Public Library second floor expansion project. Workers of many trades were bustling everywhere in construction areas. Sounds of jack hammers harmonized with sounds of sledge hammers tapping on steel, while flashes of light from the arc welding illuminated the protective ceiling plastic within the Library. On the second floor, workers continued to install ceiling grid. By the end of the week, the ceilings were a maze of open grids awaiting the finishing touch of tiles, light fixtures, and heating and air conditioning grills. In the new story time room, demolition workers removed a door that opened to an exterior balcony, and replaced it with a sheetrock wall, which completed the story time theater in the round. Next, the workers began the loud and dusty work of masonry demolition to prepare an opening for a new point of access to the exterior balcony. Also, some heating ventilation and air conditioning duct work continued.

On the first floor in the meeting room, workers continued with demolition work, which included removing carpet, doors, and an unused book return. On Monday, minor heating ventilation and air conditioning duct relocation work was completed, which prepared the area for the installation of the new stairwell. On Tuesday, steel workers began staging the area for the new stairwell. First, three steel support I-beams were brought into the Library and were raised into position. For next several days, the area was glowing, as steel workers arc welded the giant I-beams and other steel structure supports in place. By the end of the week, the area was ready for the installation of the stair landing and pre-constructed stairs. On Friday, components of the new stairwell arrived, which included a steel landing and the stairs in two sections. The steel workers then began the monumental task of moving the steel pieces, totaling over 2,000 pounds in weight, into the Library. By the end of the day, the new stairs were in place, and the area had a whole new look. When the stairs were in place, drywall workers quickly moved in and started framing the walls with metal studs, which again transformed the look of the area. Currently, work on the project is on target and is scheduled for completion the end of April 2011.

View photos of our progress during Week 11 and 12.



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Colleyville Public Library Expansion Project -Week 10

This week the Library was bustling with activity on both floors, as work progressed on the Colleyville Public Library second floor expansion project.  On the second floor, painters began applying a first coat of white paint to the walls, which transformed the area into a winter white world.  By mid-week, splashes of color adorned the walls, when painters started to apply various colors of paint to the white walls.  Also, steel workers completed the installation of the support beam for the meeting room moveable wall in the small area where the individual operable petitions will be stored when not in use.   When completed, the moveable wall installation workers began drilling holes in the I-beam to secure the panel track for the operable petitions. Some heating ventilation and air conditioning rough in work continued, and additional fire sprinkler lines were relocated. Additionally, above the ceiling plumbing vent installation was completed.  On the first floor, workers continued with demolition work, which included removing two existing first floor meeting room walls, some heating ventilation and air conditioning duct, and plumbing pipes. Also, additional fire sprinkler lines were relocated to clear the area for the new stairwell installation.  This preparation was coupled with shoring work that was completed to support the floor in the area where the steel structure for new stairwell is to be constructed. Currently, work on the project is on target and is scheduled for completion the end of April 2011. 

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Colleyville Public Library Expansion Project - Week 9

This week work on the Colleyville Public Library second floor expansion project brought multiple visual changes on both floors, and hours of loud jackhammer sounds, as concrete floor was chipped into pieces to prepare for the new stairwell installation. At the beginning of the week, workers placed the last section of the support I-beam in the ceiling for the second floor meeting room moveable wall. Drywall workers prepared the area for texturing of the sheetrock walls. Sheets of protective plastic were attached to the window and door frames, which transformed the area into a plastic maze, and enabled the painters to maneuver quickly through the rooms with a spray gun applying texture to the walls. The texturing process was completed in a few hours. By mid-week, workers began installing ceiling grid and started preparing the area for the new stairwell installation. At the end of the week, workers began the concrete floor demolition work, which was an extremely loud and dusty project. Additionally, minor heating ventilation and air conditioning rough in work continued. On the first floor, workers resumed minor demolition work and built a temporary wall around the first floor meeting room, which will be the new teen area. Currently, work on the project is on target and is scheduled for completion the end of April 2011.

View photos of our progress during Week 9.

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Colleyville Public Library Expansion Project - Week 8

A considerable amount of progress was made on the Colleyville Public Library second floor expansion project this week. The focus of the work continued to be on the second floor.  Drywall workers completed installing most of the sheetrock and insulation. By mid-week, workers had finished the taping and bedding of the sheetrock, which prepared the new walls for the application of paint primer.  Workers completed applying paint primer in one day, which gave the walls a more finished appearance.  A fire alarm was moved in the story time room, which allowed workers to finish with sheetrock installation in that area.  Also, fire sprinkler lines were relocated, which will allow workers to continue with the installation of the last section of the support I-beam for the second floor meeting room moveable wall.  Metal wire supports were placed throughout the ceiling in preparation for the installation of the ceiling grid.  Additionally, heating ventilation and air conditioning, electrical and plumbing rough in work continued.  On the first floor in the meeting room, workers completed the relocation of additional fire sprinkler lines in the area where the hole will be cut for the new stairwell.   Currently, work on the project is on target and is scheduled for completion the end of April 2011. 

View photos of our progress during Week 8.

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