5th Floor Reopening MONDAY!!

Exciting news, member writers!
The 5th floor is re-opening on Monday, November 1.

There will now be 6 private writing rooms (we're taking reservations now) and an expanded large study room, which has been renamed the Hornblower Room in recognition of the generous bequest that made this renovation possible. Members will also notice new Aeron chairs (ergonomically correct!) and new table lamps (no more squinting!). New 6-month and day lockers will be installed in a few weeks.

And don't forget to ogle the beautiful, newly unveiled skylight as you walk the main staircase.

We thank you for your patience while this work was underway.

NYSL Closed FRIDAY, Sept 10

Just a reminder that the Library will be closed on Friday, September 10 for renovation work.

But! It's that time of year again, so we will be open
Saturday, 9 am - 5 pm and Sunday, 1 pm - 5 pm.

Library Reopens TODAY!

It's Monday, August 16, 2010.
Welcome back, everyone! We can't promise there won't be noise...but we are open for business!

Remember that the fifth floor remains closed for renovation, but the Whitridge Room is available as a quiet study and work space with desks and wireless access.

IMPORTANT RENOVATION UPDATE

We miss you. You miss us. But we'll be apart for just a little bit longer, due to further renovation delays. Below is the text of the email and letter that has been sent to all members about the ongoing renovation:

July 30, 2010

Dear Library Member:

We are writing to inform you that because of further delays, the Library will be unable to reopen on Monday, August 2 as planned. At this point, we expect to reopen on Monday, August 16.

We wanted to provide a few answers to some common questions we've been receiving this summer:

How can I find out more information?
Call the main phone number, 212-288-6900
Check our website
Visit our Facebook page,
Email renovation@nysoclib.org

What about my books on loan and fines?
A staff member is outside the building Monday to Friday 9-5. You can return any Library materials during these hours.
The Library will be charging no late fines on any item until September 13.
Call the main phone number with any inquiries about books already checked out, books on hold, or new books you would like to request we order.
Check our Library catalog.

We apologize for the ongoing inconvenience and will do everything we can to ensure that the Library reopens on the 16th, and earlier if at all possible. Thank you for your understanding.

Sincerely,
Mark Bartlett

Renovation UPDATE!!

To paraphrase Robert Burns...the best laid plans often go awry.

And so it goes, the Library will be unable to reopen on July 19 as planned. At this point, we hope to reopen on August 2, and if we can open sooner than that, we will!

For renovation updates, please visit our website or our Facebook page. For other questions, please email renovation@nysoclib.org or call the main phone number 212-288-6900.

*A staff member will be outside the building to accept any books you may wish to return. There will be no late fines assessed on any items until September 13.

LOCKER ALERT!

By now, all members should have received notification that the Library will be expanding the 5th floor space to improve the working conditions and increase the number of private writing rooms (yay!) As a result, the 5th floor will need to be closed for approximately 3 months beginning June 21.

If you have a locker on the 5th floor, you will need to remove your belongings before Friday, June 18, otherwise, unfortunately, we will need to do it for you.

Any questions, please contact Patrick Rayner, Circulation Supervisor at 212-288-6900 x210 or at prayner@nysoclib.org