Construction on the renovation is underway!
Work on the new elevator shaft begins
Construction on the renovation is underway!
A groundbreaking ceremony to mark the start of the renovation project was held at the branch on Tuesday, October 8.
The groundbreaking ceremony included remarks from Mayor Mark Mallory and Board of Trustees President William J. Moran
Postcard of the Avondale Branch, circa 1920-1930's.
The Avondale Branch is one of the nine area libraries in Hamilton County built with funds provided by the Andrew Carnegie Foundation. The Branch opened in March, 1913.
The $1.2 million renovation project will make the branch accessible to everyone by adding an alternative entrance, elevator, and two new restrooms that will remove physical barriers to library service.
Additional enhancements include new carpeting and lighting, an upgraded HVAC system, improved Internet connectivity, reconfigured service desk, and self-check stations.
Avondale Branch staff, circa 1940
Children's Room in the Avondale Branch, circa 1913-1919
Customers take advantage of using some of the Library’s computers.
Detail of the decorative Rookwood tile entry
Storytime with Cate Malone, the Avondale Branch manager
Construction Timeline
2013
2014
2015
DESIGN
BID
CONSTRUCTION
Expected Completion: April 2014