Watch for construction to begin soon at the Ada Public Library.

After careful consideration, and the recommendation of Garmann/Miller Architects-Engineers, the Board of Trustees of the Ada Public Library awarded a contract to Studer-Obringer, Inc. of New Washington, according to Rhett Grant, library director.

Funding for the renovation and addition comes from a dedicated fund.

The addition on the northeast side of the library will add some much needed space. Additional parking will be added, as well as an outdoor reading area. 

"We hope to begin construction in two weeks, and finish within seven months," said Grant.

He added that patrons should be certain to check with us on library programs and events, and don’t forget that we will be open during the construction.

The board on Monday accepted the bid of $881,700 from Studer-Obringer Construction. The addition will be attached to the northeast side of the current structure. Additional parking will be available in front of the new addition.

The addition and parking will take up the space where the Masonic Temple once sat. The library acquired the property several years ago.

The library will have a main entrance in the new part while the current front entrance will remain, as well. No tax money is being used to accomplish the project.