What's Going On?
The Cornette Library will undergo a multi-phase project of life safety upgrades that include enclosing all of the stairwells in the library, adding fire doors, and adding a sprinkler system. This project is comprised of four phases and is expected to run from February 3, 2025 through October 30, 2025.
When Will It Happen?
The entire project is expected to run from Monday, February 3, 2025 to Thursday, October 30, 2025. Please see each tab for information about the different phases.
Thank you for your patience as we move through each phase of the project.
Enclosing the West Stairwell
- February 2, 2025 - March 21, 2025
- This stairwell will be unavailable during construction
Abating and Enclosing the Back Stairwell
- March 10, 2025 - April 29, 2025
- The stairwell will be abated from March 10, 2025 - March 16, 2025
- The building will be closed during the abatement
- Library staff will be working remotely at the JBK from 8 am - 5 pm on March 10, 2025 - March 13, 2025 during the abatement and many of our services will be available
- The stairwell will not be available during construction; however, the elevator to the second floor will not be affected
Enclosing the East Stairwell
- April 28, 2025 - September 9, 2025
- The stairwell and elevator to the Marmaduke Center will be unavailable during construction
Adding Sprinklers
- March 24, 2025 - October 30, 2025
- Contractors will be moving throughout the building with ladders and equipment installing pipes in the ceilings
What Will It Affect?
As this project proceeds, the ways in which people move through the building and access the second floor of the Library or the Marmaduke Center will change. Please be prepared for these changes. If you need assistance accessing the second floor of the library or the Marmaduke Center, please visit our Access Desk on the first floor of the Library for help.
Some parts of this project will include loud noises. If you need to find a quieter space to work, please visit our Access Desk on the first floor of the Library for help in locating a more suitable location.
Thank you for your understanding.
