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Building update: Furniture is here!

Posted on by Cailin Riley

We didn’t know it was possible to be this excited about new furniture, but here we are!

Last week, about 700 pieces of furniture were delivered to the second floor of Hale Library. From there, the furniture was sorted and dispersed throughout the library to their respective locations. Now, crew members have started unpacking and setting up the new pieces, which include tables, chairs, office desks and other workspace furniture. More furniture will be arriving over the next several weeks.

A picture of furniture, including desks, set up in offices on the third floor.
Some offices in Hale Library, including these offices on the third floor, have already been outfitted with new desks and shelving. Now all that’s missing is our fantastic staff!
A picture of workstations being installed on the fifth floor.
Workstations on the fifth floor are in the process of being installed. We can’t wait to see lots of friendly faces in this space in the future.
A picture of delivered furniture boxes laid out on the second floor.
Pieces of office furniture are placed on the second floor before being distributed throughout the building.

Another exciting development last week was the carpeting of the second floor of Historic Farrell Library. The main area will house current print journals and study space for students.

A picture of filled Stack C and empty Stack D.
Library staff are still working on filling the stacks with books, but things are moving quickly! We are thrilled to see our collection back in the building.

The Dow Center for Multicultural and Community Studies will be located on the other side of the beautiful wood and glass wall at the east end of the room. The Center’s mission is to provide a space for students, faculty, staff and the community to explore human diversity, the changing landscape of American demographics and the impact of globalization.

A picture of the carpeted second floor of Historic Farrell Library.
This beautiful, newly carpeted space on the second floor of Historic Farrell Library will provide lots of natural light, a top request from students for renovated study spaces.
A picture of the carpeted second floor of the Sunderland Foundation Innovation Lab.
A sneak peek of the second floor of the Sunderland Foundation Innovation Lab shows that carpet has been added. To the left, you can see one of the original 1927 doorways to Historic Farrell Library.
A picture of crew member Bryan Hauck works on refinishing one of the original 1927 doors for Historic Farrell Library.
Crew member Bryan Hauck works on refinishing one of the original 1927 doors for Historic Farrell Library. We appreciate the crew’s efforts in restoring these special, historic elements of the building.

As we get ready to say goodbye to 2020, we are filled with excitement and anticipation for what 2021 will bring for Hale Library. By the start of spring semester most of Hale Library will be accessible to patrons and visitors. Other spaces, including the Sunderland Foundation Innovation Lab, will still be undergoing work due to the volume of technology and equipment.

Thank you for joining us this far on Hale Library’s journey and all of us at K-State Libraries wish you a happy and healthy holiday season!