Thursday, February 13, 2025

Checking in on the Hamilton Fish Park Library renovations

Photos by Stacie Joy 

The Hamilton Fish Park Library, located at 415 E. Houston St. between Pitt and Columbia, has been closed since the end of 2023 for "building improvements." 

The library is expected to reopen at the end of 2026 following the $19-million gut renovation, which includes a new open concept with floor-to-ceiling windows for better lighting. 

Per a CB3 presentation on the renovations: 
This goal will be accomplished by replacing existing translucent glass brick masonry units with new fully transparent windows on the Houston Street façade. This strengthened visual connection between the library exterior and interior improves the space's quality and draws in more visitors. The surrounding community will benefit from a revitalized and modernized public space, which accommodates the needs of the library patrons and improves its overall functionality. 
Here's a look at the work in progress the other day...
During the closure, patrons have been using: 

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3 comments:

  1. AnonymousFebruary 13, 2025 at 9:48 AM

    You forget to mention that the library had been redone 2 years ago already and had just reopened when they decided to work on those renovations

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    1. GrieveFebruary 13, 2025 at 9:58 AM

      Yes, covered all that in the previous post...

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  2. AnonymousFebruary 13, 2025 at 3:30 PM

    bring back the squash court... was a real gem in the park till some teens tore it down. cameras were off, of course. so thats merely conjecture

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