Colleyville Public Library Expansion Project - Grand Re-Opening Celebration

Join us for a magical evening as we celebrate our Grand Re-Opening in conjunction with the Summer Reading Program 2011 Kick-Off on Monday, June 6, 2011, from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.! Be a part of history as we recognize those who helped make our Second Floor Expansion Project a reality and witness the live ribbon-cutting ceremonies for our new teen room, meeting facilities, story time theatre, and relocated children's department! Evening festivities will also feature live music, refreshments, face painting, balloons, children's crafts, and special surprise guests. Be the first to explore the new and improved library facilities! Event is appropriate for all ages. PLEASE RSVP BY JUNE 3 to reference@colleyville.com or 817-503-1150. Hope to see you there!

Colleyville Public Library Expansion Project - Week 18

This week, finishing touches occurred daily on the Colleyville Public Library second floor expansion project, which moved the project a step away from the finish line. On both floors, workers of all trades focused on completing final items. Final lightning and plumbing fixtures were installed. Hardware was installed in all the doors and millwork, and appliances were installed in the kitchenette. By mid-week, the construction areas were ready for the final cleaning. For several days, workers were everywhere dusting, vacuuming, polishing and waxing, which gave the spaces a fresh, finished appearance. At the end of the week, Hidell Associates Architects issued a Certificate of Substantial Completion to Prime Construction, the General Contractor. Next week, a final walk-through will be completed, and punch list items will be addressed. Currently, work on the project is on target and is 99.9% completed. When the construction phase is completed, the shelving installation and moving phases will begin and are scheduled to be completed before the end of May. The official ribbon cutting and grand re-opening celebration in conjunction with the Summer Reading Program kickoff has been scheduled on Monday June 6, 2011, from 6:30 – 8:30 PM. Plans for the event are well underway.


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Colleyville Public Library Expansion Project - Oink Comes to Visit

Our good friend Oink the pig just LOVES the library.  So when he heard about how much progress had been made on the Second Floor Expansion Project, he just had to check it out and came by for a visit! 

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If you would like to see our friend Oink in person, join us for our Grand Re-Opening Celebration on Monday, June 6 from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.  Please RSVP by Friday, June 3, to 817-503-1150.

Colleyville Public Library Expansion Project - Week 17 Slideshow Update

View photos of our progress during Week 17.  See this previous post for more information on the significant progress made during Week 17. We're getting close to the finish line!




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Colleyville Public Library Expansion Project - Week 17

This week a multitude of dramatic visual changes occurred daily on the Colleyville Public Library second floor expansion project, which pushed the project inches from the finish line. The Library was swarming with a sea of workers, who transformed the spaces with an array of finishing touches. On the second floor, millwork installation was completed in the kitchenette, the craft room, the staff work area, the story time room, and in display areas. Painters completed staining millwork, and applied the final coats of paint. Flooring installation of carpet and tile was completed. Doors were hung and glass was installed in millwork windows.

On the first floor, painters completed painting in the new stairwell and teen areas. Workers installed cabinets and bench seating in the teen room and stained millwork. In the new coffee bar space, millwork cabinets were installed and stained. Flooring installation of carpet and tile was completed in the teen and new stairwell areas. Additionally, on the first floor, workers continued to prepare the area for the installation of the new automated check-in system in the drive-thru return area. By the end of this week, the new automated check-in system was installed and operational. Currently, work on the project is on target and will be 98% completed by the end of April 2011. When the construction phase is completed, the shelving installation and moving phases will begin and are scheduled to be completed by the end of May. The official ribbon cutting and grand re-opening celebration in conjunction with the Summer Reading Program kickoff has been scheduled for Monday, June 6, 2011, from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Check back soon for photo slideshow of Week 17.  We are in the home stretch!

Colleyville Public Library Expansion Project - Week 16

This week, exciting visual changes occurred daily on the Colleyville Public Library second floor expansion project. All hands were on deck, as workers of many trades worked relentlessly to finish their tasks for the completion date just a few days away.  On the second floor, millwork installation continued in the kitchenette, the craft room, and the staff work area.  Millwork display shelving was delivered and positioned in place. In the story time room, the puppet stage was built, and by the end of the week, most of the millwork installation was complete. Painters continued to stain millwork, and applied the final coats of paint.  Drywall workers completed sheetrock work.  At the end of the week, ceiling tile was placed in the grid, and flooring installation was started. 

On the first floor, workers completed sheetrock installation in the new stairwell and teen area, and painters completed the process of taping, bedding, and texturing the sheetrock in preparation for painting.  At end of the week, workers began painting the teen area walls. Additionally, on the first floor, workers continued to prepare the area for the installation of the new automated check-in system in the drive-thru return area, which was not completed this week due to a delay in getting an exterior insulation and finishing system (EIFS) color to match the existing color.   A temporary materials return is in place to accommodate drive-thru traffic until the new system has been installed, which is currently scheduled for next week. Currently, work on the project is on target and is scheduled for completion the end of April 2011.   When the construction phase is completed, the shelving installation and moving phases will begin and are scheduled to be completed before the end of May.

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Colleyville Public Library Expansion Project -Week 15

This week a variety of activities pushed the Colleyville Public Library second floor expansion project around the bend into full view of the finish line. This brought a heighted level of energy to the Library, as workers of all trades started driving full force to the project end line. On the second floor, the most exciting visual change was the start of the millwork installation, which brought touches of a finished look to the area. In the story time room, bench seating was installed, and in the kitchenette, cabinets were attached to walls. In the craft and staff work rooms, window and door frames were installed, and doors were fit to the frames. Also, painters began the process of staining the millwork. Drywall workers focused on patching and repairing sheetrock above the ceiling in preparation for above ceiling inspections. Additionally, appliances for the kitchenette were delivered, and workers continued to install audiovisual conduit in the walls.

On the first floor, workers focused on completing sheetrock installation in the new stairwell and teen area. By the end of the week, their work was completed, and painters moved in and began the process of tape and bedding the sheetrock in preparation for painting. Additionally, on the first floor, workers began to prepare the area for the installation of the new automated check-in system in the drive-thru return area. The work included removing two existing material returns, and cutting a larger hole in the exterior wall to make room for the new automated return system. Additionally, a temporary material return was put in place to accommodate drive-thru traffic until the new system has been installed, which is currently scheduled for next week. 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 14

Significant progress moved the Colleyville Public Library second floor expansion project closer to the target this week.  With the completion date drawing near, the construction areas continued to be energized with workers of many trades.  On the second floor, most of the work continued to be focused above the ceiling.  Fire sprinkler workers completed the fire sprinkler head reconfiguration work, and passed the fire marshal inspection.  Heating and air conditioning workers continued with duct work; and electricians placed new electrical light fixtures in a pattern amidst previously installed reused light fixtures. Also, workers finished installing drywall around the meeting room moveable wall track support enclosure.  Early in the week the moveable wall partitions were delivered. At the end of the week, the partitions were installed on the track and placed in the wall storage pocket.  The moveable wall consists of twelve partitions and is now operable.   On the exterior balcony, workers completed masonry work where a door was removed and relocated.  Also, painters applied a second coat of paint to the colored walls, and audiovisual conduit was installed in the walls.   On the first floor, electricians continued with wall rough in work, and plumbers started rough in work for the new coffee bar.   In the new stairwell area, workers completed sheetrock installation. The new stairwell area is now completely enclosed. 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 13

Progress continued on the Colleyville Public Library second floor expansion project this week.  The construction areas were crowded with workers of many trades pushing on to the finish line.  On the second floor, most of the work was not as visible, as it was focused above the ceiling.  Fire sprinkler workers adjusted fire sprinkler heads; heating and air conditioning workers continued with duct work; and electricians ran electrical whips for the new light fixtures. Also, masonry work was accomplished, as masons began filling in the area on the exterior balcony where a door was removed in the new story time area.  The main focus of work this week was on the first floor in the new teen and stairwell area.  Steel workers began the challenging task of making hand rails for the new stairwell.   Heating and air conditioning workers continued with duct work, and drywall workers began sheetrock installation.  Additionally, workers continued to run data and phone cabling on both floors. 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 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.

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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.

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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.

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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. 

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Colleyville Public Library Expansion Project - Week 7

Visible progress continued on the Colleyville Public Library second floor expansion project this week.  The focus of the work was once again on the second floor.   Drywall workers nearly completed the sheetrock installation phase, and moved on to the next phase of installing insulation.  By the end of the week, workers had completed most of the insulation installation work, and began taping and bedding the sheetrock, which provided a smooth connection from one piece of drywall to the next.   Also, the concrete floor was cored in three spots for data and electrical connections. Floor conduit now marks the future location of computers in the children’s area. Additionally, heating ventilation and air conditioning and plumbing rough in work continued.  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 6

Exciting visual changes occurred daily on the Colleyville Public Library second floor expansion project this week. The focus of the work was on the second floor. At the beginning of the week, the support I-beam for the second floor meeting room moveable wall was lifted to the second level with a mechanical fork lift and brought into the Library through a window. Steel worker crews stationed outside and inside the Library worked simultaneously to accomplish the challenging feat. Once inside, the support I-beam was lifted again with mechanical lifts and welded into position. Drywall workers finished the wall installation framing phase and quickly moved on to the next phase of sheetrock installation. In a few days, the sheetrock application transformed the areas defined with metal studs into rooms. Sheetrock now defines the meeting, story time and craft rooms, meeting and story time room storage areas, the staff workroom, the kitchenette and the new stairwell. Installation of wall electrical boxes and conduit continued. Also, heating ventilation and air conditioning, and plumbing rough in work continued. 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 5

A considerable amount of work was completed this week on the Colleyville Public Library second floor expansion project despite library closures due to inclement weather on Tuesday and Friday.  On the first floor in the meeting room, minor heating ventilation and air conditioning, and plumbing demolition work continued.  On the second floor, layout work for the walls was completed and the wall installation framing phase continued.  Metal studs now define all new areas including the meeting, story time and craft rooms, meeting and story time room storage areas, the staff workroom, and the kitchenette. Installation of wall electrical boxes and conduit was almost completed. In the kitchenette, an area was prepared for plumbing installation.  Also, sheetrock was delivered and positioned for installation.  Outside in the fenced construction area, the support I-beam for the second floor meeting room moveable wall was delivered and preparations were made for lifting it up to the second level.  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 4

The demolition work phase on the Colleyville Public Library second floor expansion project continued this week.  On the first floor in the meeting room, heating ventilation and air conditioning and plumbing demolition work continued in the area where the new stairwell will be built.  Most of the sheetrock and door demolition in this area was completed. On the second floor, electrical and heating ventilation and air conditioning rough in work continued.  Layout work for the walls continued and the first phase of the wall installation, framing, was started.  Metal studs now define the meeting room, the craft room, the staff workroom and the kitchenette. Currently, the main focus of the project continues to be preparing the construction areas for the steel installation phase, which includes the new stairwell and the support I-beam for the second floor meeting room moveable wall.  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 3

The demolition work phase on the Colleyville Public Library second floor expansion project continued this week.  On the first floor in the meeting room, heating ventilation and air conditioning, plumbing and sheetrock and door demolition work started in the area where the new stairwell will be built.  On the second level, heating ventilation and air conditioning demolition work continued.  At the end of the week, electrical and heating ventilation and air conditioning rough in work began.  Additionally, layout work for the walls started.  Currently, the main focus of the project continues to be preparing the construction areas for the steel installation phase, which includes the new stairwell and the support I-beam for the second floor meeting room moveable wall.  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 2

The demolition work phase on the Colleyville Public Library second floor expansion project progressed significantly this week. On the second level, carpet, ceiling tile, ceiling grid and lights were removed. On the first floor, demolition work on the meeting room also began, which included removing ceiling tile, ceiling grid and lights. Currently, the main focus of the project is to prepare construction areas for the steel installation phase, which includes the new stairwell and the support I-beam for the second floor meeting room moveable wall. 

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