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YUCAIPA – Asbestos has not gotten the better of the Yucaipa Branch Library.

The library closed for remodeling March 28, with an anticipated ribbon-cutting April 19. But after workers found asbestos underneath the flooring, the main focus became removing the dangerous fibers.

“Remediation efforts” began mid-April, Greg Zerovnik, marketing and public relations coordinator for the San Bernardino County Library, said in a news release.

But now, “progress is being made,” he said Thursday.

“The asbestos removal is expected to be completed next week,” Zerovnik said. “The entire remodel should be finished just before the Iris Festival on the weekend of May 21 to 22.”

He said the ribbon-cutting ceremony will be scheduled as to not conflict with the Iris Festival.

The library, built in 1969, was undergoing technology upgrades and physical remodeling when the asbestos was found.

The interior of the library will receive fresh carpet and pain, as well as new chairs for its expanded lounge section. A large mural for the children’s area is also part of the remodel.

“I’m looking forward to (the remodel) for our staff and patrons,” branch manager Carl Elser said in March.

The technological advances will be significant as well. The library will offer free Wi-Fi, new computers in the computer lab area, video games and four kinds of e-readers, like the Kindle, Nook and iPad, that library patrons can take home with them.

“It will be a good chance for people to `test drive’ (the e-readers) before maybe buying one,” Elser said.


Area libraries

Nearby San Bernardino County Library branches: Mentone, 1331 Opal Ave., 909-794-2706

Loma Linda, 25581 Barton Road, 909-796-0990

Highland, 7863 Central Ave., 909-425-4700

Information: www.sbcounty.gov/library

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