Coupeville Library Expansion--Week 24

The Library Expansion project slowed somewhat this week as the holiday began to dominate the activity and some cabinets were delayed in arriving until next week. Still there are lots of interesting photos to be taken.

Every evening when the sun goes down in the west and the sky is clear, a streak of light appears across Coupeville that includes the Library. This photo was taken across the open field west of the Library and is always eye-catching.

This photo shows two workman who are spray staining wood slats that will be installed on the ceiling of the entry hallway connecting the front and rear entrances to the Library. The first few pieces have been installed and look very nice. A photo of the installed ceiling should be available next week.

Cabinets have been installed in the area that will be behind the circulation desk. The "window" in the picture opens to the librarian's office.

Ceiling panels have been installed throughout the building. The covers over the lights will be installed later. This view is in the stacks area.

This one of several acoustical panels installed throughout the library

And here is a happy librarian (Leslie) standing in her future office! The "window" looks out to the circulation desk as well as to the adult reading room and to the children's area.

Coupeville Library Expansion--Week 22

Week 22 saw many changes in the library expansion project as finishing work is becoming the work of the day. It is exciting to see so many changes and to realize that completion of the project is not that many weeks away. Below are several photos showing the progress.


This view is just inside the main entrance in an area that will be used by the Friends of the Library. That middle cabinet is a rolling cart that can be pulled out from its cabinet location.

This is a view of some of the lights that point upward in the stacks area. Power is on in the building.

These "lights" are really not lights at all but are the four solar tubes bringing sunlight in from the outside. They are located above the check out area in roughly the center of the Library and bring in lots of natural light.

This a photo shows one of the rest rooms -- now essentially complete.

The fireplace in the adult reading room has been installed. The plastic will protect it while the remaining trim and carpeting is installed in this room.

We have water fountains! These water fountains are located just inside the rear entrance of the expanded library.

This photo shows the gate that rolls down from the ceiling to close off the main library from the entrances and from the community room. The community room is seen in the background on the other side of the gate.

This view is a photo of the front entrance to the library. Only window and door trim remains to be installed.

Workman worked during the week to grade the area behind (west) of the library to create this water retention pond. The area in foreground is covered with a straw mulch but will likely become a grassy area when the weather improves this spring.

Finally, this is a photo of the library from the north side. It will be the view people at the wharf or in downtown Coupeville will see.

Coupeville Library Expansion--Week 21

Week 21 has brought many changes in the Library. Painting of the exterior surfaces was completed and we now know the final color of the expanded building. Inside, the accoustical ceilings in the adult reading room and the stacks area were installed and additional tile work was completed in the bathrooms. Finally some of the cabinet work has arrived and is being installed. The photos below show some of the progress.

The new coat of paint on the exterior walls really brightened the building. This will be the final color of the new facility.

Accoustical panels were installed in the ceiling in the stacks area.

This photo shows the "kitchen area" in the community room with a workman toiling away in the sink compartment.

Accoustical panels have also been installed in the adult reading room. It will be interesting to see the impact of the panels in "quieting" the room when the expansion is completed.

Floor and wall tile have been completed in the bathrooms.

Coupeville Library Expansion -- Week 19

The Library is moving rapidly into the "finishing" stage and each week sees exciting new changes. External siding is nearly complete, the floor has been sealed, some floor tile and wall tile in the bathrooms has already been installed, the book drops have been installed, and the fireplace has been installed. Some cabinets will arrive next week. Below are some recent photos showing the progress.

Siding of the south side of the Library has been completed. Finishing touches remain to be done.

This photo shows some of the new tile being installed in one of the bathrooms.

Floor tile has been installed in the entry from the rear of the building. The tile are about 4 inch by 12 inch in size and seem perfect for this entry.

The book drops have been installed. Only the trim remains to be completed.

The fireplace was installed last week. It is located in the adult reading room.

These curved panels will form the ceiling in the adult reading room. They will not only be impressive in appearance but will also provide acoustical sound deadening in the room.

Darren and Ken keep the project moving. They ALWAYS have the answer to our questions and organize the activities each week. They are our contacts with Faber Construction.

Coupeville Library Expansion -- Week 17

Another week of progress at the Library. The right front window in the adult reading room has finally been installed after delays in getting some of the need framing. All the windows are now in place. Sheet rock installation and finishing was also completed during the week and interior painting was to begin on Friday. Additional outside siding was installed on the east side of the building. Next week we should see installation of the fireplace and the airconditioning units. Following are some photos showing progress.


The right side front window has been installed. Window installation is now complete.

This photo shows the handicap approach to the front entry. When the walkway is complete, it will be a near level entrance to the library. Note also that siding has been added on this side of the building.

Wires, Cables, Wires everywhere! This is a nearly completed power panel in the building.

Her is Leslie's new office! Note the sheetrock walls are now completed and finished. Painting will be completed next weeks and some of the initial cabinet work can begin.

Coupeville Library Expansion -- Week 16

Week 16 saw continued progress. Siding on the west side of the building has now been completed although much remains to be done on the rest of the building. A rough estimate would be that about 50% of the siding has now been installed. Interior work continued during the week. Installation of sheet rock was completed and work began taping the seams. The remaining two (of four) solar tubes bringing light in from the cupola were also installed. The photos below show some of the progress made during the week.


Siding on the west side of the building is now complete but siding work remains to be done.

An interior view of the room where the stacks will be located. Note that the seams have now been taped although the final finishing of the seams remains to be done. The final result will be

seams that are completely invisible.

This photo is a view looking down the hall toward the rear entrance to the library.

This photo is taken in the community room. The small room to the left will be a storage area and the indentation to the right will be a small kitchen area.

Coupeville Library Expansion -- Week 15

Progress continues in Week 15. Siding of the building seems to be going slowly but progress is being made and it looks very nice. Two of four solar tubes have been installed to bring light down to the front desk area from the cupulo. Sheetrock walls are being installed inside the building and solar panels have been installed on the roof. The photos below provide an update for the week.

Siding is nearly completed on the west side of the building. The siding project is about 40 percent complete.

Siding on the cupulo and dormer on the south side of the building has been completed.

We have solar panels! This bank is on the left side of the south facing roof.

A second panel has been installed on the left side of the south facing roof. These panels will generate up to 11.5 kilowatts of electrical power and power will be generated even when the sky is overcast. A panel inside the building will provide a continuous readout of the generated power.

This photo shows two of the four solar tubes that will guide light from the cupulo into the central area of the library.

Coupeville Library Expansion -- Week 14

Week 14 saw more changes at the library. The front entrance is being completed. Insulation of the exterior walls and some interior walls has begun in preparation for interior sheet rock walls. Exterior siding has begun and most of the exterior siding should be completed next week. Fortunately window installation is nearly complete and the roof has been shingled -- just ahead of two nights of rain during the week. The photos below show some of the progress and changes this week.


The front steps to the library are taking shape. A handicap sidewalk entrance will be poured to the left of the steps above the rock wall.

Insulation is being installed in exterior walls as well as some interior walls for sound proofing.

The air-conditioning and heating units have arrived. Interior ductwork is already completed. Note also our first look at the siding for the building. Of course, it will be a different color when the exterior painting is completed.

Another view of the exterior siding -- applied to one side of the cupolo so far.

A later view of more side applied on the west side of the building. Most of the siding should be installed by the end of next week.

Coupeville Library Expansion -- Week 13

Week 13 was a productive week with new visual images almost every day. The library has a new roof and windows first appeared on Tuesday. The roof is done and most of the windows have been installed. The library is very close to being dried in -- just ahead of the Fall rains that will be arriving any day now. Pictures below show some of the exterior changes from just a week ago.

Windows were installed on Tuesday. Siding comes next!

Roofers worked about three days during the week to finish the shingling. Working around all of the tie-downs for the solar panels must have been quite a challenge.

Viewed from the back (south) side of the library, shingling is now complete. It looks nice!

Here is a little better view of the front steps. Yes, a lot of steps but remember we also have near level access to the left of the steps above as well as through the rear entrance on the opposite side of Library.

This is photo of the front entrance and the windows in the adult reading room. The front entrance will be impressive when completed.