The Cedartown Library is undergoing significant renovations, primarily funded by state capital outlay grants approved by the Georgia General Assembly.
The library, which is 50 years old and owned by the city.
Plans for a public grand reopening celebration are in the works for this spring.
State Rep. Trey Kelley, along with Sen. Jason Anavitarte, R-Dallas, secured $2 million in state funding to revitalize this important community resource. Additional support has come from the Atrium Health Floyd/Polk Foundation and the W.D. Trippe Foundation.
The renovation will ensure the 10,000-square-foot facility is fully compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This will include accessible parking, restrooms, and a user-friendly interior design.
The renovation will also update the library’s utilities, including adding more electrical outlets for computer use and reducing reliance on extension cords. A new HVAC system will also be installed to improve humidity control and energy efficiency.
Finally, the renovation will focus on enhancing the interior layout for better functionality. Changes will be made to the circulation desk and employee workspaces to improve service for library patrons and streamline the handling of materials.
The design of the bookshelves will also be modified to create shorter, more accessible shelving. This will optimize space usage and allow for the addition of private areas for quiet reading or studying, which are not currently available to library visitors.
