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Library move

begins Sept. 3

Peachtree City Library will be moving to its temporary location at the former

Gold's Gym on Commerce Drive (behind Roly Poly) in Peachtree City from

Friday, Sept. 3, through Tuesday, Sept. 14. The library will be closed to

the public during this time.

The library will re-open at the new location on Wednesday, Sept. 15, where

it will remain for at least the next twelve months while the existing building

is under construction. Voters in Peachtree City approved a $4.9 million bond

referendum last November to renovate and expand the library.

During the transition to the temporary facility, patrons will be able to

return books at either location, said Library Technology and Training Manager

Jill Prouty. However, after the library re-opens on Sept. 15, books will

need to be returned to the Commerce Drive location only. Prouty also said

that the Library would be offering a fine free month during September, while

patrons (and staff) get acclimated to the new location.

The moving contract was awarded to American Interfile and Library Services,

Inc. out of Bay Shore, N.Y. American Interfile specializes in moving libraries.

Former clients include Hingham Public Library, Port Washington Public Library,

and Forth Worth Public Library.

Staff is currently reviewing the construction bids to make a recommendation

to City Council Sept. 2. If all goes well, groundbreaking will be scheduled

for Sept. 16.