Published In:
Ann Arbor News, July 13, 1974
Caption:
Ann Arbor Public Library's 20,000 square foot addition which recently opened provides a sunny setting for patrons. Reference Librarian Susan Chen and an unidentified patron read in a quiet corner on the second floor of the addition (this photo) . Kathy Brewer, right, peruses books in the expanded children's department on the first floor. The addition provides space for seating and shelving. The addition, on the east side of the library building facing East William Street, is within the bond budget of $989,000 approved by voters in 1971. (Ann Arbor News photos by Jack Stubbs.)

Published In:
Ann Arbor News, September 1, 1973
Caption:
Concrete, mechanical and electrical work is being done concurrently on the new 20,000-square-foot addition to the Ann Arbor Public Library, 343 S. Fifth Ave. The addition will provide space for seating and shelving and is expected to be completed in early 1974. Administrators estimate the addition will cost about $941, 501 under the bond budget of $989,000. The addition was designed by Donald E. Van Curler, architect. Construction manager for the project is Jeffress-Dyer, Inc.