The Fort Myers Beach Library has been closed since Hurricane Ian inflicted severe damage to the structure. According to Operations Manager Elizabeth Rhodes they are still waiting for an ADA compliant elevator, among other things.
Rhodes says the library project manager is in regular contact with TK elevator and the last word – within the last ten days – is that the elevator cab is being manufactured but there is no concrete answer as to how long after it’s manufactured it can be installed.
The hope is for the library to be open early next year.
Here are some other updates about the library from Rhodes:
– The lobby to the 1st floor mural that was destroyed in the storm has been commissioned with the original artist and is awaiting delivery and installation.
– All projects on the first floor are wrapping up and the first round of shelving units have been delivered.
– Furniture is beginning to be ordered and things will soon start to be moved out of storage and back down to the first floor.
– The library processing and cataloging clerk has been working on getting materials ready for curbside service. There have been a lot of materials published in the last year that the library staff wants to have available.
– New book returns have been installed and will be vital to providing curbside service very soon.
– Notary services are now available by appointment free of charge for patrons and $3 per notarized document for all others.
– Returns can still be made Monday through Friday 9-5pm by first calling 239-765-8162.
The library is hosting the Woman’s Club Christmas Tree Festival and auction December 8th and 9th.
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