by Michelle Carter | Jun 1, 2026 | Expansion Update
What’s in the walls? X-bracing is a structural support feature within wall construction. This technique, also called Shear wall with x-bracing provides additional support in conjunction with steel framing and metal studs. It is especially supportive in strong...
by Michelle Carter | May 25, 2026 | Expansion Update
It’s a highly contested topic – what area of the library are you anticipating the most? Teen space? Discover Zone? a Study Room? While everyone has a favorite, in the colder months, the fireplace is a sure winner! As you can see, installation has...
by Michelle Carter | May 17, 2026 | Expansion Update
Earlier, we shared a design image of the meeting room. When the meeting room is expanded, it will sit 140-people with three projection screens. Two of the three screens are highlighted with “red arrows” now installed! We’re envisioning so many...
by Michelle Carter | May 14, 2026 | Uncategorized
In the main hallway stretching north and south, the building features a clerestory design feature. The clerestory (wall of windows) provides natural light in our library extending the sensory experience whilst visiting the library. Used in Egyptian and Romanesque or...
by Michelle Carter | May 14, 2026 | Expansion Update
The City of Delavan is pleased to announce that it has been awarded $800,000 through Governor Tony Evers’ Non-State Grant Program for the “Rooted in Our Community, Growing for the Future: Aram Public Library Expansion & Renovation” project. The award was included...
