Clay County Public Library Closing Temporarily In April
The Clay County Public Library will temporarily close beginning April 3 as construction crews enter a major phase of the facility’s expansion and renovation project. Library Director Alecia Burns said the library will be closed to the public until June. Burns said the closure is needed as the contractor has progressed the project to begin […]
Clay County Set To Begin Construction On Library Expansion
Clay County has awarded a bid for the library expansion project, with construction set to begin in the next week. The 3,000 square-foot expansion will cost an estimated $1.4 million. Clay County Executive Dale Reagan said the county is very happy with the price despite receiving only one bid. “We thought that first we were […]
Clay Library Expansion Project Set To Begin This Summer
An architect is drawing plans for the Clay County Public Library expansion project. The plans for the library include a 3,000 square foot expansion, which will be used to expand the children’s space and create more space for community events. Library Director Alecia Burns said the children’s area will be named after former assistant librarian […]
Clay Commissioners Vote To Apply For Two Grants To Library Upgrades
Clay County will apply for two grants worth over $1 million to help with renovations to the Clay County Library. “Hopefully we can get to do some upgrades and stuff and maybe even make an addition to the library if we’re blessed enough to obtain this grant and the other ones coming up,” Clay County […]
Clay Library Christmas Event Raises Funds For Summer Reading Program
Clay County Library will be supporting its summer reading program through a donation based Christmas event Saturday. Librarian Alecia Burns said children can come take a picture with the Grinch and hear Christmas stories. “I was trying to figure out ways to grow our children’s summer reading program,” Burns said. “I’m a new librarian, and […]
Clay Reopens Library
Clay County reopened the library this week to patrons. Library Director Judith Cutright said libraries provide important services to the community, especially in small towns like Celina. “A lot of people have lost their job,” Cutright said. “They need to file for unemployment, and if they don’t have computer access, they rely on the library. […]
