LW Library reopening deemed success

RENOVATIONS

After closing for six weeks for building updates, the LW Library reopened Feb. 5 during the recent rainstorm that drenched southern California. The rain didn’t stop the library’s loyal patrons from visiting on opening day to pick up their celebratory tote bag gift and fill it with books, movies, audio materials and more.

In addition to the new carpet and paint, the library now has brand new computers, which residents can use for three hours a day, up from two. The library is also open later on weekdays, until 5:30 p.m.

Library staff returned reinvigorated with two new faces, both of whom are excited to join the team and begin assisting the residents of Leisure World.

“We saw so many new faces at the temporary location, and we hope that you all will frequent us in our updated original location,” Library Manager Taylor Greene said, adding that he was grateful for residents’ patience during the closure.

The library renewal project met all its internal deadlines and there were no delays in reopening it as scheduled.

“This is in no small part thanks to the teamwork between the Physical Property, Service Maintenance, IT and Library teams who worked diligently and tirelessly to ensure that the library would be ready on Feb. 6,” Greene said. “Welcome back!”