Ironwood library undergoes restoration, repairs

By Tom Stankard

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Ironwood - Folks may have noticed construction occurring at Ironwood Carnegie Library recently.

Beginning in April, Elaine Erickson, library director, said the "historic" library will undergo restoration and repair projects to bring back its "original glory."

She said renovations include new wooden doors with windows and tuck pointing. In addition, the the library will receive a new coat of neutral-colored paint and tiling.

While construction occurs outside, Erickson said the library will remain open. However, she said there will be noise, construction workers and scaffolding.

"Please excuse our mess," she said.

But Erickson said the library will be closed while interior projects are being done. She said the library will be closed from April 18-25. The library will reopen Tuesday, April 26.

She said library restoration and repair work is funded by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, in partnership with the Michigan Housing Development Authority's State Historic Preservation Office to develop and administer the program.

"We are pleased to get some much-needed building projects done to our beautiful building," Erickson said.

When completed, she said people will see a vast improvement.

"It will have a clean and spruced up look," Erickson said. "We are really excited and want to take good care of her. People are proud of the building."

Erickson said those who have books due while the building will be closed shouldn't worry.