Everyday I am asked if the library's renovation project is done. The short answer is almost. I am so proud of the progress we've made. The changes help to ensure the Peter White Public Library meets community needs. While we aren't quite done yet, we're getting very close!

HVAC (Heating and Cooling)
In a building the size of Peter White Public Library heating and cooling is always complicated. Add in three floors, lots of windows and floor plan changes and it takes a while to get it all working right.

On Thursday, May 9th the new chiller will be started up for the first time. This is a rather involved process and will take the better part of a day to complete. Additionally, the building will need to be cooled significantly in order to facilitate the testing process. The temperature conditions in the building during this time will be less than ideal. Bring a sweater or jacket and we will get the heat back on as soon as possible.

Front Street Stairs (lower set)
We are planning to replace the broken stones on the lower set of Front Street Stairs. This work will not take place until this summer.

Renovation Celebration!
Please join us on June 21, 2019 1:00 - 3:00 pm for our Renovation Celebration! We'll have tours of the library, music, cake and perhaps a celebrity guest speaker (or two).

There are several loose ends to tie up. But, we can see the finish line! As always I am happy to speak with you about any questions or concerns you may have.

Andrea Ingmire
Library Director
906-226-4303
New Spaces!
Tween Zone
Tree Bench Furniture made possible by Donations in memory of:
  • Carolyn Piirala
  • Shirley Taccolini
Study Rooms 1, 2, 3
Study Rooms are open and ready for business!

Check out a private room for 2 hours a day.

Ask at the Reference Desk for more information.
New Services
Local History Research Room
We are so excited to have a room specifically for our local history materials. This room offers more robust climate controls and better storage facilities.

The Local History Research Room is open Wednesday and Friday from 2:00 - 6:00 pm.

If you need materials from the room outside of these hours, please stop at the Reference Desk for assistance.

*Digitization*
Thanks to the generous donors: Diane Kordich and Russell Magnaghi, we've started our first official digitization project: The Cloverland Magazine! This project is anticipated to take several months to complete. These fully searchable digital images will be hosted in cooperation with NMU archives.
Library of Things!
In addition to telescopes, the library has two ukulele's for circulation. Help us to prioritize other 'things' that you would like to check out at PWPL!

Furniture Arrives
Our long awaited furniture has arrived (most of it anyway).

Be sure to check out the new soft seating, work tables, meeting room tables and chairs.

North Oak Manufacturing
A couple of the custom furniture pieces will arrive this week. This includes an updated Reference Desk and additional handrail in the 1904 building.

Additional North Oak projects include: Art Storage, Public Computer counters, and Circulation work room counters. This remaining work should arrive by our June 21, Renovation Celebration!
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As we sort through the old furniture, we will be offering it to area organizations and residents.

If you are in need of well worn soft seating (perfect for a camp) or grey computer stations, please let Andrea know! 226-4303
Same services, different location
The Seed Library has moved into the AV area. You can see it from the main Circulation Desk. (red arrows)

Thanks to the Queen City Seed library folks for working with us on this location switch.
The Friends Bookstore is located under the main stairs across from the circulation desk.

Thanks to the Friends group volunteers for all their efforts in making this expanded store a reality.

From fabricating the corner pieces needed to support the shelving, to moving the store (several times), to adding back supports on shelves, these folks have done it all!
There are several other services and spaces that have moved. Please do not hesitate to ask a staff member for help finding what you need. Additional signage is on the way!
Contact Andrea Ingmire with any questions or comments! aing@uproc.lib.mi.us 906-226-4303
The Mission of the Peter White Public Library is to enrich the community through access to library services and cultural opportunities.