Noble Neighborhood Library gets a face-lift

Now that the interior of the Noble Neighborhood Library has been spiffed up, it's time for a face-lift. In September, Heights Libraries began the exterior phase of the Noble Library renovation. This phase should becompleted by November 15, but that date may change depending on the fall weather.

"It's about time for Noble's exterior to match its beautiful, renovated interior," said Nancy Levin, Heights Library director.

The renovation will include power washing the exterior, replacing and painting wood around windows, installing a sump pump system in the basement, roofing on the north side of the building, and tuck-pointing the masonry.

"We will also replace the front door and stone stairs, concrete walks and some landscaping," said Levin, "and will remove the brick walls on the Noble Road sidewalk, re-grade the slope and install landscaping."

From roughly October 7 through November, the front doors will be demolished and replaced. During this time, services at the branch will be restricted—no public computers will be available and all services, including circulation, will take place on the lower level.

“Noble Neighborhood patrons may wish to use the other three branches in the system {Coventry Village, Lee Road, and University Heights} during this phase,” said Levin, “but we will do everything we can to keep serving our Noble customers while this much-needed, short-term renovation takes place."

For updates about the project, check the Heights Library website (www.heightslibrary.org) and Facebook page (www.facebook.com/heightslibrary).