Library hosts an open house on Oct. 17 before it closes for two years
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George Mason Regional Library is holding one last event before it closes for a two-year renovation project.
On Oct. 17, the public is invited to “See You Later! George Mason Library Celebration and Open House,” 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m., at 7001 Little River Turnpike in Annandale. The event features speakers, entertainment, a “shelfie” station, crafts, activities, giveaways, and a slideshow of the library through the years.
The library’s last day is Oct. 23. The renovation will include a maker space, several gathering spaces, a meeting space that will be open before and after regular library hours, a redesigned layout, and energy conservation improvements.
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Here’s the schedule for the Oct. 17 open house:
10:30 a.m. – Remarks by Library Director Eric Carzon, Mason District Supervisor Andres Jimenez, and Mason District Library Board Trustee Fran Millhouser.
11 a.m. – All-ages story time.
1 p.m. – A puppet magic show by Lorenzo & Friends.
2:15-4 p.m. – Drop in and create a bookmark, send a goodbye message to the library, and participate in other activities.
During the renovation period, George Mason Library staff have been temporarily assigned to other libraries.
Curious, if the rendering is true to where the service desk is currently now situated, it appears less actual ” book” space and more open space . Hope it is just the view . I know , many many things are offered virtually now . But there are still a lot of us that love having an in hand book still to read .
Whenever I go to one of the renovated branches, it does feel like they have fewer books. I don’t know if that’s actually the case, or just the effect of switching out the taller bookcases to shorter ones. As someone who likes to browse the shelves to find something to read, I find it disconcerting. But ultimately, it’s not 1982 any more and they do need to adjust to the community’s needs. It will be great to have more meeting room options.
Hopefully this renovation opens up more jobs for people trying to get a job at the library. The new look should communicate it’s not the same old reading space it once was. I’ll miss it because it’s accessible, a local library on the bus line.