Schaumburg Library unveils first floor renovations

Susan Miura

Providing more room for patrons to work, read, visit, collaborate or just relax, the renovated first floor of the Schaumburg Library officially opened Wednesday, Dec. 28, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The remodeled lobby and audiovisual area formerly known as Town Square and now dubbed "The Commons" has new book and DVD shelving, tables, chairs and other types of seating, along with fresh paint and new carpeting. The bright, modern floor plan resulted from removing walls from the front of the audiovisual area and along the east corridor, thereby creating an open environment. Fresh, bold colors completed the new look.

The creation of Workshop, a separate, glass-walled room for movies and creative programs (floral design, painting, ceramics, etc.) was also part of this remodeling project. Many library and community officials, as well as staff and residents, came to celebrate the unveiling of the first-floor renovation. The event took place days before the retirement of Executive Director Stephanie Sarnoff, who cut the ribbon with Library Board President Julie Wroblewski Bosshart.