The Normal Public Library is just a few months away from finishing its roughly $7 million renovation and asbestos removal project — even as another capital expense looms.
“The current roof on the 1973 building is failing,” Library Director John Fischer said. “Perforated joints, seams that should be tight and secure are a half inch or an inch apart.”
In the current environment of rising construction costs, Fischer said the library is unsure of the bids it will get in April or May. A rough estimate for a roof replacement is more than $500,000. The library is looking at aluminum or steel, though steel is questionable, Fischer said…