March 06, 2007

Amazing Makeover at the Library!

Wow - what an exciting week! The library had a makeover, courtesy of a great partnership effort with our local Home Depot store.

They have a corporate "community giving" policy that translated into the donation of materials from nine Home Depot stores. More than 37 expert volunteers, (over the course of two days) completed many necessary projects in the public areas of the library. The library looks wonderful and our 600+ daily visitors are so pleased!

EXCITING CHANGES
So what was undertaken? Newly painted interior areas brightened up the library, oak flooring replaced a terribly stained community room carpet, new cabinetry added needed storage, new upholstery replaced torn children's seating, new paneling was installed on the damaged circ desk, etc. These are a few of the many improvements that were completed.
Take a look at the before and after pictures here.

THANK YOU SPONSORS
Local sponsors donated breakfast and lunch items for the many expert volunteers. We thank Costco, Dunkin Donuts, Dominick's Finer Foods, Founders Bank, Jimmy Johns Sandwiches, Starbucks, and the Timber Restaurant at Woodbine for their generosity to support the workers on this project.

TEAM DEPOT - Building Better Communities
And a huge shout out to Home Depot for their courtesy and help. Their slogan "Team Depot - Building Better Communities" says it all. We appreciate their support and commitment to the Homer Community and Homer Library, which serves as the epicenter of information for the community. This project created synergy for a positive community initiative and is a fine example of the wonderful collaboration that abounds if you just seek it out.

Although the library was closed for safety issues on March 1, our bookmobile was on site to serve a steady stream of customers. Library staff also took this opportunity to review and inventory collections. Everyone gave 110% and it shows!

We appreciate Home Depot, their staff, volunteers, and library staff, who donated such energy, time, and commitment to participate - and coordinate - this amazing project. Your library and community Thank You!