The Monroe Street Branch of Madison Public Library will close to the public at 5 p.m. on Saturday, August 22 for remodeling. The book drop will also be closed during the remodeling.

The branch is anticipated to reopen on Tuesday, September 15 at 10 a.m.

Holds regularly picked up at the Monroe Street Library will be rerouted to the Sequoya Branch Library during the two weeks of renovation. Library customers may also choose to make their active holds inactive during this time, without losing their place on waiting lists for popular materials. Summer Library Program participants may go to any other Madison Public Library to pick up their final prizes by August 31.

Included in the remodel is a reconfigured and relocated service desk, a new ceiling, updated lighting, fresh carpet and paint, and furniture upgrades including comfortable reading chairs and new computer tables.

This remodel is being funded by the Madison Public Library/City of Madison, the Madison Public Library Foundation, the Monroe Street Library League, neighborhood associations and individual donors.

"This unique library is a valued part of the neighborhood that enjoys wonderful support from its community," said Mary Burton, Monroe Street Branch Supervisor.

Updates about the project and photos can be viewed at http://www.madisonpubliclibrary.org/about/monroe.html