DOWNTOWN LIBRARY SERVICES TO RELOCATE

Garland’s Central Library will soon undergo renovations. Upgrades to the building will make the library more attractive and functional for patrons and services. Expected changes include additional study and meeting spaces, a revamped auditorium and a redesigned children’s area.

In the interim, the Central Library will serve the community from a temporary location at the former Garland Women’s Activities Building, 713 Austin St., just down the street from the current library site.

The temporary location will retain the same hours of operation, 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday; 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Monday through Thursday; and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday.

The temporary location will offer:

• Wireless internet access, public computers and other technology

• Reference service

• Indoor and outdoor programming for all ages, with limited seating

• New and in-demand materials collections

• Reserved materials pickup area

• Browsing collection (materials dispenser)

Library staff will provide service to the Downtown area from both the temporary location and the library book dispenser to be installed near the Downtown Square.