Week of August 1, 2023: The work on the soil remediation for the elevator installation has been finalized and is in progress. All of the demolition is complete and most of the new electric has been roughed in. Work continues for the new, at-grade rear entrance to the building.

Week of June 12, 2023:The work on the soil remediation for the elevator installation has been finalized and is in progress. All of the demolition is complete and most of the new electric has been roughed in. We expect to have an updated substantial completion date by the August 2023 Board of Trustees meeting.

Week of May 8, 2023: Interior demolition on the lower and first floors continues, including ceilings and HVAC systems.

Week of February 20, 2023: The interior stairwell has been removed, with additional interior demolition on the lower and first floors nearing completion.

Week of January 30, 2023: Furniture and shelving has been removed throughout the building. Existing flooring, carpeting, and baseboards have been demolished.

Week of January 2, 2023: With grading and sewer work nearing completion in the rear, expanded parking lot, preparations are being made as work on the interior of the building is set to begin in the upcoming weeks.

Week of December 19, 2022: Grading of the parking lot behind the building is progressing quickly, with concrete curbs poured around the perimeter of what will be the expanded parking lot.

Week of December 12, 2022: The Board approved the estimated GMP at the October Board meeting. The details are being finalized and work is expected to begin in the next few weeks. During the permitting process, Greater Cincinnati Water Works raised a concern about the property being on multiple parcels. We are working with the Hamilton County Prosecutor’s Office to consolidate the parcels and update the Library’s name.

Week of December 5, 2022: Interior work to begin soon. Additional fencing around the building will be built to accommodate work inside and outside the branch.