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Have you Noticed The Bulldozer on the Lawn of the Bronxville Library?

By Staff

Jan. 29, 2020: Have you noticed the bulldozer on the lawn of the Bronxville Library and wondered what's going on?

Here's your answer.

The Bronxville Library is installing a new HVAC system. The existing system is 19 years old and in disrepair.  In fact, according to Village Administrator, Jim Palmer, "the existing cooling system would not make it through another summer and barely cooled the Library last year."

According to Palmer, the firm OLA Consulting Engineers "completed an exhaustive review of the existing system and determined that replacement of the existing underground equipment (in the same location but in an expanded pit) was the most efficient approach and would further result in the least amount of noise and visual impact."

The new HVAC equipment is being installed below ground (like the existing system) and includes the installation of a new concrete foundation, chillers and associated plumbing and electrical work.

The first step is currently underway. According to Palmer, the construction firm "has cut an access panel into the south side of the Yeager room." The Yeager room is closed and being used "for storage and staging related to the HVAC work."

Palmer further noted that the total construction cost is $962,000 and "is being funded through a $250k State grant (thanks to Assemblywoman Paulin), use of Library Trust monies and the issuance of a bond for the remaining cost."

Bids went out last summer, and the Village awarded the project to the low bidder, Clean Air Quality Service Inc. last fall. Both OLA Consulting Engineers and Lothrop Associates, the Project Architect, are overseeing the work.

The estimated time for completing the project is June, 2020.

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Bronxville Public Library
Bronxville Public Library

The Bronxville Public Library traces its origins back to 1875, when it was a small lending library housed in a room attached to the “Bronxville Model School.” The Library was officially chartered in 1906 and moved into the Village Hall Building. The needs of the library grew with the town and, in 1942, a new standalone building was erected, which is where the Library is today. Over the years, the Library was renovated and expanded to meet the needs of the community.

The Library has wonderful resources for adults and children and offers a comfortable and relaxing environment. The Library also houses a fine art collection, consisting principally of Bronxville painters and sculptors.

The Library offers special events, art exhibitions, and programs for adults, young adults and children. All events are open to the public, unless otherwise indicated.

The Bronxville Public Library
201 Pondfield Road (Midland Avenue & Pondfield Road)
914-337-7680

Concordia Conservatory
Concordia Conservatory

Concordia Conservatory, a preeminent center for music education in Westchester County, is a welcoming community where children and adults find lifelong inspiration and joy through learning, performing, listening to, and participating with others in music. Concordia Conservatory, a community outreach division of Concordia College, offers top quality music programs for early childhood, youth, adults and seniors. The Conservatory's vision is to enrich the lives of the people in our community through music.

Executive Director: Kathleen Suss
Concordia Conservatory of Music & Art

171 White Plains Rd
Bronxville, NY
914-395-4507

Fine Arts Gallery of Bronxville
Fine Arts Gallery of Bronxville

99B Pondfield Road
Bronxville, New York 10708
914-779-5053

Objects and Images Fine Arts
Objects and Images Fine Arts

117 Pondfield Road
Bronxville, New York 10708
914-779-7979

The O'Silas Gallery at Concordia College
The O'Silas Gallery at Concordia College
Part of Concordia College New York, the OSilas Gallery integrates the visual arts into the cultural and educational life of our campus and community by providing quality exhibitions and programs that are diverse in style, content, and media. Our programs are memorable, thought-provoking, and spiritually enriching; and of artistic originality, integrity, and excellence.
 
914.395.4520
Womrath Bookstore
Womrath Bookstore
Womrath Bookshop is a located in the heart of Bronxville village. In addition to selling books, the store also sell children's toys and holds readings both at the store and elsewhere in the community, such as at the Library.

76 Pondfield Road
Bronxville, NY
(914) 337-0199

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