Look Who’s Getting a Roof!

Grab Your Hard Hat

When it’s not pouring cats and dogs, the construction crew at the new Union Township Branch Library site works during soaring temperatures to work on the completion of the new library location.

Executive Director Dave Mezack takes us on a tour of the Union Township Branch Library construction site and reveals plans for this state-of-the-art facility. View the progress and hear about the upcoming plans for this property.

Union Twp Groundbreaking

Thanks to everyone who made the Union Twp Groundbreaking a huge success. Over 120 people attended the event.

Didn’t make it to the event? View the photo gallery below and check back frequently for updates on this project.

Library Executive Director Dave Mezack

Glen Este marching band performs

Site plans, elevations & building blocks

Library Board President Joe Braun addressing the crowd

KBA Architects Associate Principal Mark Bredemeier

Future architect, perhaps?

In the groundbreaking photo from left are: Clermont County Public Library board member Anthony Cardinal, county Commissioner Scott Croswell, library board member Marion Croswell, library board member Patty Pryor, library board member Lois Luyster, library board president Joe Braun, county Commissioner Ed Humphrey, library board member Judith Kocica, library Executive Director Dave Mezack, KBA Architects Associate Principal Mark Bredemeier, West Clermont Board of Education member Denise Smith, State Rep. Joe Uecker and library board member Bill Johnston.

 

You’re Invited!

Union Township Groundbreaking
Sunday, October 17, 2010
2:00-4:00p.m.

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Click here for a PDF of the groundbreaking invitation. We’ll be giving away hardhats and building blocks to all the children who attend. Come catch a sneak peek of your new library. Hope to see you there!

My New Library

Imagine if eight-year-olds ran the world… What an interesting world it would be! Check out some of our novice architects and their vision for their new Union Township Branch Library:

These artistic renderings were drawn throughout the summer (2010) by eager Union Township Branch Library children — all very excited about their new library coming in 2011!

Fall Photo Update

Check out some recent photos of the Union Township project. Let the demolition games begin!

*Photos were taken in September 2010.

UT Update

The recent auction of equipment and supplies from the Ryan’s Steakhouse hosted by Semple & Associates netted $51,199.62 for Clermont County Public Library.

Check out these progress photos of the future Union Township Branch Library:

Union Township

From Old Steakhouse to New Union Township Library

After years of scouting locations to secure property for a new Union Township Branch, the Library Board has entered into a contract to purchase property located at 4450 Ryan’s Way, formerly Ryan’s Steakhouse, near the intersection of Route 32 and Glen Este-Withamsville Road.

The Board authorized $875,000 to purchase the property. “We are currently looking at funding for a $4.5 million dollar project. Different terms and types of funding are being evaluated for maximum benefit to the library,” stated Maura Gray, Library Fiscal Officer. Financial breakdown as follows:

$875,000 to purchase the Ryan’s Way property;

$935,000 to renovate the current 11,000 square foot facility;

$1.9 million for the 10,000 square foot addition;

approximately $500,000 for furniture, fixtures, and miscellaneous expenses.

“We believe this site affords the Library the opportunity to expand the current branch’s square footage from 11,000 square feet to a little over 20,000 square feet,” commented Library Executive Director, Dave Mezack. “Over time, we will be able to expand the Union Township Branch’s collection, increase the number of public computers, and better serve the residents of Union Township.”Read the full press release.

What’s the difference between the two locations?

The new site is more easily accessible,

very visible to the community,

will have 85 parking spots versus the current 36,

and will be approximately 10,000 square feet larger allowing the library to increase its collections, technologies, and meeting room size.