{"id":40087,"date":"2021-04-01T06:00:46","date_gmt":"2021-04-01T11:00:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.davenportlibrary.com\/reference\/?p=40087"},"modified":"2021-03-24T11:16:02","modified_gmt":"2021-03-24T16:16:02","slug":"the-main-library-is-open-again","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.davenportlibrary.com\/reference\/the-main-library-is-open-again\/","title":{"rendered":"The Main Library is Open Again!"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>Hey! Have you had a chance to stop by the Main library lately to see the renovations? If you haven’t yet you’re in for a treat!<\/p>\n

The renovation has created a fresh, open look while preserving the mid-Century modern aesthetic from when the building first opened. You’ll find a greatly expanded Children’s area, a separate area for Young Adult readers as well as lots of room for public computers, books, video games and DVDs and a new Maker’s Space which will have equipment such as 3-D printers for the public to use.<\/p>\n

As typical with any renovation, not everything is completely in place yet. We are still waiting for the arrival of equipment for the Maker’s Space and for delivery of the lemurs for the Zoological Habitat . Never fear, it will all come together eventually!<\/p>\n

Speaking of the Zoological Habitat, be sure to be careful when walking through the Tiger Exhibit. Since you have to walk right through the midst of their habitat, you’ll want to be sure to wear good running shoes. Those tigers are fast<\/em>. And usually hungry. But no worries, there’s a first aid kit right next to the exit door! We’ve also discovered that it pays to be alert when walking through the Grizzly Bear Exhibit; they’ve been grumpy ever since we took away their honey tree. Whatever you do, don’t make eye contact!<\/p>\n

As always, our goal at the Library is to provide an educational, inspiring and comfortable environment (but don’t get too comfortable in the Reptile House! Those slithery dudes love to nip at your heels!) We look forward to seeing you soon!<\/p>\n

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Haha! April Fool! Well, not the part about the Main Library being open again after the renovation – all of that is true! But the bits about the Zoological Habitat, not so much. Of course, we have lots of books<\/em> about animals, but so far, no actual tigers. Or grizzly bears. Or snakes. Whew!<\/p>\n

And we do look forward to seeing you soon, in our newly renovated, wild-animal-free Main Library!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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