After two years of planning, the Vinita Public Library is excited to welcome back customers to a newly remodeled library building on July 8. Renovations and remodeling were made possible by a $300,000 Community Development Block Grant to update the library to be ADA compliant. Additional donations from the White Foundation, Logan Family and Jay Klein family helped to complete updates and purchase new shelving. A donation from Kay Stockbridge helped to purchase new modular shelving for the children's area. Furthermore, a technology grant from Oklahoma Department of Libraries and the Institute of Museum and Library Services helped to purchase 5 new computers and new wireless scanners.
Additional updates include a new glass vestibule with push-button electric doors, an ADA accessible restroom, new flooring throughout, kitchen and processing room, new circulation desk, ADA accessible sidewalks and deck in the courtyard, and more. The library will reopen on Monday, July 8 at 11am and resume regular operating hours.
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