Residents taking pride in their local library, coupled with an uninviting facility that had a front door not readily visible, was put to the test at the McHenry Public Library in McHenry, Illinois.
Due to the previous use of the existing building, its age and condition, the Library District sought numerous improvements, including adding roughly 6,000 SF of work space, meeting rooms and study rooms, renovating the entire stacks area, lobby and book check areas, as well as providing a new easy to find, visible, entry addition.
The new entry, along with improved check-out, proved to be the crowning face of the improvements. Subsequently, Gillespie Design Group helped with the installation of about 75 solar panels on the library roof.
