Exciting Changes Ahead for Our Young Readers!
The Children's Room Expansion is Progressing!
Get ready, Cranford! The rumors around town are true – the Cranford Public Library's Children's Room is getting a major upgrade! We're thrilled to share the exciting progress on our expansion project, which will create an even more beautiful, welcoming, and engaging space for our youngest patrons.
You may not have realized that the interior of the Children's Room has been completely gutted. It's a blank slate brimming with possibility! And the transformation doesn't stop there. We are taking down the exterior walls to make way for the new and improved expanded structure. Keep an eye on our Facebook and Instagram. You won't want to miss witnessing this significant step!
While construction is underway we want to remind everyone that our temporary Children's Room is now open and operating at the Cranford Community Center. You can find us there during the library's regular hours, and here's a helpful tip: even when the Community Center itself is closed, the temporary Children's Room remains open!
For access to our temporary space, please enter through the main library doors. We understand that accessibility is crucial, and we want to ensure everyone can reach us comfortably. If you have any accessibility needs, please don't hesitate to let our staff in the temporary Children's Room know, and we will be happy to assist you with entry through the Community Center.
We are also actively exploring options for a temporary ADA-compliant ramp to provide easier access during the construction period. The previous ramp did not meet current standards and posed a safety risk, so we are committed to finding a safe and compliant solution. Please continue to watch our social media for updates on this. In the meantime, we kindly ask that patrons requiring wheelchair access continue to use the Community Center entrance, and our friendly staff in the temporary Children's Room will be there to help you.
This incredible project wouldn't be possible without the unwavering support of the Cranford Public Library Foundation. We extend our deepest gratitude for their tireless efforts in raising funds to make our new children's space as beautiful and welcoming as possible. And to all the generous donors who have contributed to the Foundation – thank you! We appreciate each and every one of you more than words can say. Your generosity is directly shaping a brighter future for the young readers of Cranford.
Stay tuned to our social media channels and the library's website for more exciting updates as the Children's Room expansion progresses. We can't wait to unveil the new space and welcome you all back!
