by Susan O’Neill
SUGAR GROVE—The outside of the new Sugar Grove Public Library building is nearly finished.

On Tuesday, the project manager from Cordogan, Clark & Associates, Inc., Therese Thompson, and Sugar Grove Library circulation services manager Michelle Drawz went through the final details on the building’s interior.

One could almost visualize a library patron curled up with a good book near the fireplace in the quiet room, a group of high school students discussing a shared project in a study room, wide-eyed children listening to a story in a special room just for them, or two friends taking a moment for a cup of coffee in the Book Nook Cafe.

Thompson shared the credit for the amenities the building offers with the community. She said there was a great deal of public input about what residents wanted in a new library, as well as feedback from the library staff.

“This building is fantastic,” Drawz said. “You could fit four of our old libraries in here.”

The 27,430-square-foot building, located at Municipal Drive and Snow Street, replaces the old 6,000 square-foot library at Main and Snow streets.

Therese Thompson

“This building is fantastic.
You could fit four of our
old libraries in here.”

Michelle Drawz
Library Circulation Services Manager
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New building:
27,430-square feet at
Municipal Drive and Snow Street

Old building:
6,000 square feet at
Main and Snow streets
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“Nooks and Crannies Tour”
of the new building on
Saturday, Aug. 1

Grand Opening
on Saturday, Aug. 8
Old library will close on
Saturday, July 11