We’re excited to work with the Annals to create a fresh and inviting children’s area, while honoring Maryella and Elizabeth Annal.
Where are we in the renovation?
The mural is well underway. The boat is being constructed offsite.
Angel and Joy are loving their new home.
Week 6- July 10th- The new rug is in! We’re really getting a feel of the new space!
Week 5 – July 3rd – Smell that? It is the smell of progress. Actually it is a lot of paint! Our primary color stripes that were at the top of the walls is now gone. On our blank canvas came the bubble cubbies and colorful walls!
Week 4 – June 26th – We’re making lots of progress! See some behind the scenes photos of the making of our cubbies! Thanks to our contractor Mark Smith for sharing these photos with us!
![](https://www.bville.lib.ny.us/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Circle-4-150x150.jpg)
![](https://www.bville.lib.ny.us/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Circles-1-150x150.jpg)
![](https://www.bville.lib.ny.us/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Circles-2-150x150.jpg)
![](https://www.bville.lib.ny.us/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Circles-3-150x150.jpg)
![](https://www.bville.lib.ny.us/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Kids-room-1-150x150.jpeg)
![](https://www.bville.lib.ny.us/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Kids-Room-5-150x150.jpeg)
![](https://www.bville.lib.ny.us/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Kids-Room-6-150x150.jpeg)
Week 3 – June 22nd – We meet Koala and Sloth the building of their new home!
![Koala and Sloth check out their new digs!](https://www.bville.lib.ny.us/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/SlothKoala3-e1687372704872-150x150.jpg)
![Koala and Sloth check out the new room.](https://www.bville.lib.ny.us/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/SlothKoala-150x150.png)
![Koala and Sloth try to reach the ladders.](https://www.bville.lib.ny.us/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/SlothKoala2-150x150.jpg)
![Cubbies for the kids!](https://www.bville.lib.ny.us/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Cubbies-e1687447836781-150x150.jpg)
![Circles soon to be filled in with books and kids](https://www.bville.lib.ny.us/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/circles-150x150.jpeg)
![action photo of workers finishing the cubbies.](https://www.bville.lib.ny.us/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/wall-board-for-the-cubbies-150x150.jpg)
Week 2 – June 12th – Some new lights are in!
![Information desk lights](https://www.bville.lib.ny.us/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/20230616_163724-e1686948148931-150x150.jpg)
![The long view.](https://www.bville.lib.ny.us/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/20230616_163745-e1686948160456-150x150.jpg)
Week 2 – June 12th – Preparing for new children’s space
![New organization](https://www.bville.lib.ny.us/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Subject-Pictuer-Books-3-e1686687131595-150x150.jpg)
![New organization again](https://www.bville.lib.ny.us/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Subject-Pictuer-Books-2-e1686687164381-150x150.jpg)
![Lots of lights](https://www.bville.lib.ny.us/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/no-lights-150x150.jpg)
![Its dark until they get the new lights in.](https://www.bville.lib.ny.us/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/where-are-the-lights-150x150.jpg)
Day 2 and Day 3
![The old ceiling comes down.](https://www.bville.lib.ny.us/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/20230607_142204-e1686183778852-150x150.jpg)
![Cubbie time.](https://www.bville.lib.ny.us/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/20230606_155847-150x150.jpg)
![It looks different up there.](https://www.bville.lib.ny.us/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/20230606_155824-150x150.jpg)
![Information desk base](https://www.bville.lib.ny.us/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/20230607_142156-e1686183599535-150x150.jpg)
Day 1 – June 5th
![No more kids' room](https://www.bville.lib.ny.us/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/day-one-construction-150x150.jpg)
![A new use for the ends of shelves - a barricade.](https://www.bville.lib.ny.us/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/day-one-150x150.jpg)
![Goodbye old lights](https://www.bville.lib.ny.us/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/long-view-150x150.jpg)
We just finished moving everything out of the space.
![The old Info. Desk looks tired.](https://www.bville.lib.ny.us/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/IMG-7959-150x150.jpg)
![It didn't look this big with all the books in it.](https://www.bville.lib.ny.us/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/IMG-7962-150x150.jpg)
![Children's Nonfiction is now by the front door.](https://www.bville.lib.ny.us/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/IMG-7965-e1685563494970-150x150.jpg)
Where our collection is now!
![Nancy shows off our map.](https://www.bville.lib.ny.us/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/info-desk-300x225.jpg)
![Audio books and Playaways are near the Circulation Desk](https://www.bville.lib.ny.us/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/playaways-150x150.jpg)
![This is not a book sale.](https://www.bville.lib.ny.us/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/community-room-150x150.jpg)
Setting up the Community Room
![Setting Up J Fiction in the Community Room](https://www.bville.lib.ny.us/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/20230530_114857-150x150.jpg)
![Tables waiting for picture books in the Community Room.](https://www.bville.lib.ny.us/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/20230530_110701-150x150.jpg)
![Give me more picture books!](https://www.bville.lib.ny.us/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/20230530_110803-150x150.jpg)
What did the Children’s Room look like?
Check out our before pictures then go to the top of this page for updated photos of the progress.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where will the books and other materials be during the renovation?
- You will be able to find most children’s books in the Community Room.
- DVDs will be located near the main Information Desk.
- Don’t hesitate to ask the staff for help finding items.
Will meeting room space be available during the renovation?
The only meeting space available will be the individual study rooms that are on a first-come, first-served basis.
Will you be accepting donations?
We will not be accepting donations of any kind during the renovation. Please do not drop off anything for the Craft Exchange or Puzzle Exchange at this time.
What will the Children’s Room look like?
Take a sneak peek at the plans for the new children’s room from in-Architects.