Don’t judge a library by its cover, because the Larry R. Jackson Branch is about to get a whole new look. In a workshop with city officials earlier this month, City Librarian Stephanie Brown shared with city officials that a complete renovation is in the works.
Plans include a new layout, plus updated restrooms and furniture. There will also be updates to the lighting fixtures, which haven’t been replaced since the library opened in 1995 — back when “The Rainmaker” by John Grisham was topping bestseller lists.
The Jackson Branch Library will be closed during the renovations. During the closure, library events like storytimes and computer classes will be held at the Simpson Park Community Center and Coleman-Bush Building, where you can already find a book vending machine + drop site.
A construction start date is TBD, so check out those books on your to-read list.
