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Sneak Peek at Central Teen Wing

Posted on by Meghan McCorkell

With Central Library closed to the public for renovations this week, we’re giving you a sneak peek inside the renovation.

Take a look inside what will be the Teen Learning and Leadership Center on the 2nd floor.  The ceiling has been painstakingly restored to its former glory.  The Teen Learning and Leadership Center will be an innovative, flexible, creative space that reflects the 21st century needs of those in 6th to 12th grade. 

The Teen Wing will have restrooms and vending machines just for teens.  It will also contain state-of-the-art technology including a recording studio and a makerspace.

When the Central Library reopens on February 20, the Children’s Department will temporarily be housed in this space.  The Teen Wing will open in 2019.

Central Library Closed this Week

Posted on by Meghan McCorkell

Central Library Closed Feb 11 – 19 for renovations

You may have noticed the Central Library has looked a lot different the past year with a $115 million renovation project underway.  The project will preserve the the past as we continue to provide service to Marylanders in the future.

This week, services on the lower level and main floor will be moved up to the 2nd and 3rd floors.  Construction crews will then begin work on the Children’s Department and main floor.

Several departments will move to temporary space as these renovations are complete. Here’s a map of what to expect when you walk inside on February 20.

This week on #PrattChat, get an inside look at some of the completed parts of the renovation.