With very little fan fair but much anticipation the Lyons Community Library opened its doors to the public on August 1st at 10:30 am. During the first thirty minutes over fifty community members explored the new building and over the entire day patrons checked out 572 items. The opening of the new library building marks a new chapter in the story of the…
On October 19th, 2018 the Lyons Regional Library District held the official Ground-Breaking Ceremony at the construction site for the new Lyons Community Library. The long wait for the new Lyons Community Library is almost over, finishing touches are underway, shelving is being installed, and furniture will arrive throughout June and July. The current downtown location will close at the end of operating…
The 2019 Summer Reading program is underway! The Library encourages readers to continue learning throughout the summer with the return of its Summer Reading program. This year’s theme, which commemorates the 50th anniversary of the moon landing, is “A Universe of Stories” and inspires readers of all ages to dive into the realm of space exploration. Stop by and pick up one of…
Building Progress Update The fence is down and now is the perfect time to take a walk down Railroad Avenue and enjoy the full impact of the red sandstone juxtaposed against the dark grey board and batten siding and natural wood beams on the new Lyons Community Library. The new library will offer multiple outdoor spaces for the community to enjoy; the front…
By Darcie Sanders, Lyons Regional Library District Trustee New Library Progress Update The dramatic progress on the new building is visible for all to see. The exterior siding is painted its final dark gray color. The new windows with their handsome ox-blood red trim are all in. The temperature needs to be above 35 degrees F for exterior stonework, and weather-permitting that work…
May is National Mental Health Month. According to the National Alliance of Mental Illness, 20% of youth ages 13-18 live with a mental health condition and one in every five adults in America experience a mental illness. Mental health affects everyone regardless of socioeconomic status, culture, ethnicity, gender or sexual orientation; yet fewer than 60% of adults and 50% of youth receive mental…
Friends of the LibraryThe Friends of the Lyons Regional Library District will be hosting a used book sale at the same time as “Lyons Clean Up Day” from 9:00am - 1:00pm on Saturday, May 18th. Bring along books that you would like to donate and check out what treasures you can bring back home! Books will be accepted and sold on Second Ave,…
Building Progress Update By Kara Bauman Some of you may have noticed that the construction trailer used as an on-site office was removed the first week of April. That means the Owner/Architect/Contractor Team was able to hold the very first meeting in the new library on April 10th! While it was a momentous occasion, there is still a lot of loud work taking place…
Rebecca Schuh appointed new Lyons Library Director (Posted January 26, 2019) The Board of Trustees of the Lyons Regional Library District announces the appointment of Rebecca Schuh as our new Director of the Lyons Regional Library. The Board was particularly impressed by the depth and breadth of Rebecca’s experience, which includes significant work in strategic planning, building community partnerships, administration, reference, finance, project…
By Darcie Sanders, Lyons Regional Library District Trustee New library project now fully funded! Thanks to a generous donation of stone by Blue Mountain Stone (Raul Vasquez) and a grant from Boulder County Worthy Cause, our capital project is now fully funded. We have reached the finish line, and can now turn our attention to outfitting the building with furniture, fixtures, equipment, and technology…