Pickens Project Update
Our Pickens County Library in Jasper, located at 100 Library Lane, is currently closed to the public to prepare for an upcoming renovation and expansion of its facilities.
Previous Pickens Project Updates
Pickens Grab & Go Last Day of Operation 2/22/2023
Sequoyah Regional Library System (SRLS) has announced that the last day of operation for the Pickens Grab & Go, located inside the Mountain Education Charter High School, will be Thursday, March 2nd, 2023. The closure of the Pickens Grab & Go will allow SRLS staff to move all services to the newly renovated and expanded Pickens County Library building, located at 100 Library Lane. The Pickens County Library building is projected to open to the public in late March.
No items checked out from the Pickens Grab & Go will be due between the time of its closure and the opening of the Pickens County Library building. Patrons can return any items checked out from the Pickens Grab & Go to other SRLS locations during this time. Community members can still access programs and services by visiting any of the neighboring libraries in Cherokee and Gilmer counties.
Before its closure on March 2nd, 2023, the Pickens Grab & Go will have limited operations and adjusted hours as staff begin to pack up materials.
Pickens Grab & Go updated hours:
Monday – Thursday: 10:30am – 6:00pm
Friday – Saturday: 10:30am – 5:00pm
The Pickens County Library renovation and expansion project is being handled by Hogan Construction Group. To view the library system’s full programming schedule and register for events, visit CalendarWiz.com/SequoyahRegLib. Please continue to visit SequoyahRegionalLibrary.org/PCL-Project for updates and announcements about the construction project.
Pickens County Library Delay Lift 1.26.23
Sequoyah Regional Library System (SRLS) has announced that the Pickens County Library, which has undergone renovation and expansion since summer of 2021, is on track to reopen to the public in the spring of 2023. While the project experienced a brief delay due to issues relating to the supply chain and lead times, the Pickens County Library will welcome members of the community to its newly renovated building located at 100 Library Lane this spring.
“We have had a few bumps during this process, the majority of which have been supply chain issues,” says Angela Cortellino, Executive Director of SRLS. “I am excited to share that the project is back on track, and we are hopeful to reopen to the public in late April or May. The majority of remaining work is all internal. It is work that could not be completed until our space was conditioned. It is our goal to open the doors as quickly as possible, but we certainly want to ensure that when we do open the doors, the building is fully ready for community use. We are excited to move through these final months efficiently with Hogan Construction.”
The finished renovation will include the addition of 8,200 square feet to the building. With an expanded and renovated library facility, the Pickens community will have more space for books and technology; larger areas for programs, meetings, collaboration, and creation; and additional seating for study and quiet reading.
A temporary, limited-service library location called “Pickens Grab & Go” is available inside the Mountain Education Charter High School building, located at 339 West Church Street, while the Pickens County Library building, located at 100 Library Lane, is closed to the public. At Pickens Grab & Go, library patrons can check out and return materials, place and pick up library holds, request interlibrary loans, pay fines, and browse a selection of items from the library’s collection. Additionally, two express computer stations are available for users to access Wi-Fi, print, and make copies.
The Pickens County Library renovation and expansion project is being handled by Hogan Construction Group. To view the library system’s full programming schedule and register for events, visit CalendarWiz.com/SequoyahRegLib. Please continue to visit SequoyahRegionalLibrary.org/PCL-Project for updates and announcements about the construction project, as well as up-to-date service hours for the Pickens Grab & Go temporaryservice location.
Pickens Project Update 10.17.22
Sequoyah Regional Library System (SRLS) has announced that the Pickens County Library, which has undergone renovation and expansion since summer of 2021, is projected to reopen to the public in 2023. Although a projected December 2022 reopening of the building was previously announced in September, supply chain issues and lead times have caused a delay in the construction project’s original completion window. Operation of the temporary Pickens Grab & Go library location at West Church Street, as well as the Pickens County Library’s fall/winter event calendar and programming schedule, will continue unaffected by this delay.
“We share our community’s anticipation and excitement for the reopening of the new and improved Pickens County Library building”, says Angela Cortellino, Executive Director of SRLS. “We are sorry to announce a slight delay to 2023 for the completed renovation and expansion of our Pickens County Library. To ensure the new building can deliver the optimal library experience for the entire Pickens County community, the entire development team is continuing to work diligently on the completion of this project”.
During construction, Pickens County Library will continue to offer programming at Pickens County Recreation Department and other off-site locations this fall and winter. Upcoming events include weekly storytimes, a celebration of Native American heritage with Funk Heritage Center, monthly book club gatherings at Pendley Creek Brewing Company, and the annual Polar Express celebration featuring Santa Claus at Chattahoochee Tech this holiday season. Regular service hours and programming schedules at other SRLS locations in Cherokee and Gilmer Counties will not be affected by the Pickens County Library construction delay.
The Pickens County Library building, located at 100 Library Lane, is closed to the public while construction is underway. While the library is closed, a temporary, limited-service library location called “Pickens Grab & Go” is available inside the Mountain Education Charter High School building, located at 339 West Church Street. At Pickens Grab & Go, library patrons are able to check out and return materials, place and pick up library holds, request interlibrary loans, pay fines, and browse a selection of items from the library’s collection. Two express computer stations are available for users to access Wi-Fi, print, and make copies.
The Pickens County Library renovation and expansion project is being handled by Hogan Construction Group. To view the library system’s full programming schedule and register for events, visit CalendarWiz.com/SequoyahRegLib. Please continue to visit SequoyahRegionalLibrary.org/PCL-Project for updates and announcements about the construction project, as well as up-to-date service hours for the Pickens Grab & Go temporary service location.
Pickens Project Update 07.8.22
As the scheduled renovation and expansion of the Pickens County Library building in Jasper nears its completion, Sequoyah Regional Library System will not be conducting any programming or library events at the Pickens Grab & Go location or at Pickens County Recreation Department for the month of August 2022. Library programming will resume in September 2022. The Sequoyah Regional Library System locations in Cherokee and Gilmer Counties will continue to offer library programming at their locations during the month of August. The construction project is being handled by Hogan Construction Group. Renovation and expansion is projected to be completed by fall of this year.
Pickens Project Update 05.16.22
The scheduled renovation and expansion of the Pickens County Library building in Jasper continues to progress. As of May 16, 2022, the exterior metal framing of the building is complete and the exterior sheathing installation is in progress. Interior metal framing is underway for the expansion, and electrical rough-in is underway. The exterior wall between the existing library space and the library expansion has been removed. Construction is being handled by Hogan Construction Group. Renovation and expansion is projected to be completed by late summer into early fall of this year.
Pickens Project Update 03.18.22
The scheduled renovation and expansion of the Pickens County Library building in Jasper continues to progress. As of March 18, 2022, the slab for the expanded area for the library building has been poured and set. Steel has been erected in that area. Construction is being handled by Hogan Construction Group.
Pickens Project Update 12.17.21
Hogan Construction Group mobilized on site in late November. The project start was delayed due to supply chain delays in the steel industry. Hogan has completed the interior demolition work, most of the grading, and about 50% of the site work. The next steps are to relocate utility lines, complete exterior grading, and pour footings for the addition.
How long will this project take? What are the renovations and expansions for?
The Pickens County Library will be renovating and expanding its facilities through 2023. The project includes a renovation of the Pickens County Library building, originally built in 1996. The library’s current 10,800 square feet will be expanded and 8,200 square feet will be added.
With an expanded and renovated library facility, the Pickens community will have more space for books and technology; larger areas for programs, meetings, collaboration, and creation; and additional seating for study and quiet reading.
How is the library paying for these renovations and expansions?
Partial funding of $1,800,000 for this project is available from Pickens County’s SPLOST program. To fund the remaining portion, the Sequoyah Regional Library System (SRLS) applied to the State for a $2,000,000 Capital Outlay Grant, administered by the Georgia Public Library Service. These grants are funded by the sale of bonds and must be approved by the state legislature. The Capital Outlay Grant for the Pickens County Library’s renovation and expansion was approved for the fiscal year of 2021.
How can I access my library while construction is ongoing?
The Pickens County Library building closed to the public on May 17, 2021 and will be closed for the entirety of the construction. While the library is closed, a temporary, limited-service library location called “Pickens Grab & Go” is available inside the Mountain Education Charter High School building, located at 339 West Church Street. The Pickens Grab & Go location is currently open to the public during the following times…
The Pickens Grab & Go Location will be closed on the fourth weekend (Saturday and Sunday) of each month.
Sunday: Closed
Monday: 10:30 AM – 8:00 PM
Tuesday: 10:30 AM – 8:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:30 AM – 8:00 PM
Thursday: 10:30 AM – 8:00 PM
Friday: 10:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 10:30 AM – 5:00 PM
What will be at the Pickens Grab & Go location?
At Pickens Grab & Go, library patrons are able to check out and return materials, place and pick up library holds, request interlibrary loans, pay fines, and browse a selection of items from the library’s collection. Two express computer stations are available for users to access Wi-Fi, print, and make copies.
Where is the Pickens Grab & Go location? Is it near the Pickens County Library?
The Pickens Grab & Go temporary, limited-service library location is available inside the Mountain Education Charter High School building, located at 339 West Church Street. Mountain Education Charter High School is approximately four minutes away from the Pickens County Library building when driving. Click here to access directions from Pickens County Library to Mountain Education Charter High School.
Is the Pickens Grab & Go location my only option for visiting the library?
Your Pickens County Library card can be used at any Sequoyah Regional Library System location. During the construction, you can still maintain library access by using your library card at the Pickens Grab & Go location, or at any of our neighboring libraries in Cherokee and Gilmer County. Pickens County Library residents are welcome to visit these locations, which offer the full range of library services they are accustomed to.
Can I still return my borrowed materials to Pickens County Library?
Pickens County Library patrons may return their borrowed items at the Pickens Grab & Go location, or after hours in the outdoor book return, which has been relocated temporarily to the Pickens Grab & Go location. Items also may be returned to another Sequoyah Regional Library System location.
Which libraries are closest to the Pickens County Library?
Pickens residents may use their Pickens County Library card at any location within the Sequoyah Regional Library System. The nearest SRLS libraries to Pickens County are the Ball Ground Public Library at 435 Old Canton Road and the Gilmer County Library at 268 Calvin Jackson Drive in Ellijay.
Will the Pickens County Library still have programs and events during construction?
Library programming, such as weekly storytimes, will continue and take place at off-site locations. To view the library’s full programming schedule and register for events, visit calendarwiz.com/sequoyahreglib
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