Eagle Mtn. closes library to double its size

(Daily Herald) Eagle Mountain has closed its library for two weeks, but when it reopens, it will have doubled in size.

"We are busy moving shelves and books," said library director Michele Graves.

In addition to doubling in size, the number of books and other media will double too. The $300,000 expansion includes $21,000 of newly purchased books and media, and many almost-new books and other media that have been donated by residents but the library did not have room for, until now.

"When people say we are too small, that is not an excuse any more," Graves said. "We'd really like to get them out to try us."

The library will reopen Feb. 15 with a special grand opening event on President's Day, said city spokeswoman Linda Peterson. Books will not be due until the library reopens and no fines will be incurred during the closure.

Much of the library's new space will be devoted to children. More child-sized shelves will be added, as well as room for storytelling.

"We actually have a whole area dedicated for storytime," said Graves. "We have an Eagle Scout making a puppet theater so the kids can play and do puppets. It is going to be a really interactive place for the kids. They are very excited for us that we are getting the extra space."

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