Takoma Park drew closer to opening of its renovated library as officials celebrated a topping off ceremony Tuesday, marking completion of the structural phase of the project.
Celebrating progress on construction of the new @TakomaParkMD Library w/ signing of the final steel beam. TY Mayors, Council, staff, construction crew & community for the effort to ensure that the library can continue to be the heart of a thriving & inclusive community. pic.twitter.com/cQSPDp72fu
— Lorig Charkoudian (@LCharkoudian) May 21, 2024
TOMORROW: #TKPK will celebrate a major construction milestone with a structural steel topping-off ceremony and beam signing:
➡️ Tuesday, May 21 (3:00 – 3:30pm)
➡️ Community Center back parking lotLearn more on the City blog: https://t.co/CYI6MT9pL3 pic.twitter.com/5LiAXZAjx0
— TakomaParkMD (@TakomaParkMD) May 20, 2024
Mayor Talisha Searcy, State Sen. Will Smith Jr., County Council Vice President and former Takoma Park Mayor Kate Stewart, State Del. Lorig Charkoudian and other dignitaries joined together to sign the last steel beam.
Work on the library and community center at Philadelphia Avenue is expected to be completed by September of 2025.
Work includes updating HVAS, electrical and plumbing infrastructure, adding solar panels and creating more space through an improved floor plan. Stormwater infrastructure will be installed along Philadelphia Avenue and the roof will be redone.
During renovation, the library temporarily is located at 7505 New Hampshire Ave.
