City of Newton
According to the Friday update from the City of Newton, interior improvements on the Newton Public Library are full steam ahead, with restroom tiling done, dryfall painting done, the ceiling grid near completion, plumbing fixtures installed, and millwork ongoing.
Exterior panel finishes will be continuing for the next few weeks, and there will be prepping for the large patio soon. Permanent power is now in the building, and it is fully heated.
Substantial completion is still set for the end of January with staff move-in starting in February.
The new library will be 25,000 square feet and on the east end of Military Park, with a new parking lot on the northwest side of the new building.
After construction of the new building is finished, the library contents will be moved into the new building and the old building will be demolished.
A large green space will be created west of the building in the park.
The 1880 train engine will remain in its current location.
Additionally, the new library will have a drive-up book drop-off, glass-walled study rooms, large meeting rooms, young adult space with gaming area, separate space for children’s book collections and programs, technology areas, family restrooms, outdoor seating space and more.
The Newton Public Library Improvement Project cost estimate, including design and construction, is $10.7 million.
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