PHYSICAL PLANT
ACTION PLAN:
Planning Assumption: A move to a different facility is highly likely within the time period of this report.
Based on this assumption, large scale capital investment in the existing facility is not considered
practical.
Exterior Safety Issues that Require Immediate Action:
Large deep Crack at the threshold below the south fire exit door to the Children’s room
Fire exit needs handicap ramp
Metal protrusions below the door are hazards
Flashing on roof throughout the building requires inspection and repair
Staff Lounge windows have cracked panes and severe weathering and paint peeling/chipping
Open space in Rear of Library. Recommend Library contract an outdoor use design concept to include
ideas such as:
Amphitheater
Playground
Outdoor theater
Spruce up the Middletown Public Library Signs…especially the metal sign on the brick
Interior Safety Issues that Require Immediate Action:
Conference Room – missing screen/grill from all the air outlet/intakes
Ceilings - Several water stained ceiling tiles throughout the library
Adult Public Computer Area - Recommend individual stations for more privacy and ascetics
Reference Desk - Wire runs at the reference librarian desk pose a significant trip hazard.
Custodial Storage Room – the light switch is not easily accessible from the hallway entrance
Children’s Library - Children’s bathroom faucets too big for kid’s hands to turn.
- Weight of children’s bathroom door in conjunction with door knob is difficult for children to
open door.
- Staff bathrooms: one is used as storage. Recommend converting both bathrooms into storage
rooms and let staff use hallway staff bathrooms.
- Fire exit door has broken retainer arm.
Storage – this is a library wide problem. Not only is there a lack of storage space, but gear, equipment
and supplies are stowed in areas that are safety hazards in case of an emergency if the building must be
evacuated.
Committee offers two potential solutions:
- Investing in a climate controlled storage trailer that could be transported to a new location if
required.
- Convert second set of bathrooms in the children’s section to storage.
Non-Safety Related Items that should be considered for Action:
Crack on deck at front door entrance requires addressing
Parking lot light stanchion closest to the Navy Housing fence should be removed or replaced
Garden water collection tank on cinder blocks requires re-stabilizing
Outside brick and mortar around the whole library needs resurfacing
Gutter end cap over Resource Room is missing
Spruce up the Middletown Public Library Signs…especially the metal sign on the brick
Lower parking signs to enhance visual appearance of the building front
Children’s Librarian station could use another cable run for a second computer on the corner desk.