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New Library Addition. Photo by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online.
New Library Addition

Daphne Platts. Photo by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online.
Daphne Platts
"This is the happiest day for all of us who work at the library." - Library Director Daphne Platts

Speeches. Photo by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online.
Speeches
John Carney of Carney Arthitects from Jackson, speaks during the grand opening ceremony.

Ribbon Cutting. Photo by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online.
Ribbon Cutting
Ruth Noble did the honors of cutting the ribbon.

Sublette County Library - Pinedale Branch
307-367-4114. SubletteCountyLibrary.org

Pinedale Library Addition Grand Opening
by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online!
May 31, 2009

The Sublette County Library in Pinedale held their Grand Opening and Open House for their new addition on Sunday, May 31st. The event started outside the front entrance with opening speeches by Pinedale Library Director Daphne Platts, John Fixter of Fixter Construction Company, John Carney of Carney Architects, Pinedale Mayor Steve Smith, and Sublette County Commissioner Joel Bousman.

The new building began as a concept in 2005 when Platts approached the Sublette County Commissioners with a request for a new library addition. The Commissioners gave the go-ahead and Carney Architects out of Jackson was hired to design the new building.

"This is the happiest day for all of us who work here at the library," said Platts. "This new building represents the future of Pinedale."

John Carney said, "I think public buildings say a lot about what we think about ourselves as a community." He added, "For Pinedale to do these kinds of buildings, I think this really speaks volumes about the commitment this county has to quality, art and education."

The Library received a $20,000 grant to pay for the photovoltaic system which will be installed on the south side of the building.

Ruth Noble did the honors at the ribbon-cutting ceremony.

Classical guitarist Byron Tomingas played during the reception with people enjoyed refreshments and the public had a chance to tour the new building. People had a chance to have their pictures taken holding a favorite book to be made into READ posters for display in the library. A meet & greet was held later with the architects, designers and builders (Carney Architects, Fixter Construction Company, and Sirewall Inc). They gave a discussion on "Building Green."

The new addition features a large meeting room that can hold 195 people, a community lobby area with kitchen facilities, a small conference room, a hallway coffee bar, Western Heritage book room with conference table, offices and public restrooms. There are many pieces of artwork by local artists and area photography on display throughout the new addition.

The special arthitectural features include "rammed earth" walls on the new building. The dirt used in the walls was brought in from Mark Noble’s pit in Cora. The rammed earth technique allows for structural stability as well as beautiful layering effects in the dirt.

The main community room has a beautiful floor design called the Labyrinth. This was the inspiration of Library Director Daphne Platts, and is patterned after the labyrinth on the floor of Chartres Cathedral in France. It is intended to be a design element people can walk for relaxation or pleasure. There will be a ceremony on Friday, June 5th, to dedicate the Labyrinth in the memory of Gayle McMurry Kinnison, who was a strong supporter and philanthropist of the Pinedale community.

The library has events planned all week as part of their Grand Opening for the new addition.

Photos by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online!



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  • www.SubletteCountyLibrary.org - Sublette County Library

  • John Fixter. Photo by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online.
    John Fixter
    John Fixter of Fixter Construction, did the contstruction.

    John Carney. Photo by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online.
    John Carney

    Joel Bousman. Photo by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online.
    Joel Bousman
    Sublette County Commissioner Joel Bousman speaks during the dedication ceremony. Pinedale Mayor Steve Smith stands behind him.

    Pinedale Mayor Steve Smith. Photo by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online.
    Pinedale Mayor Steve Smith
    Pinedale Mayor Steve Smith says a few words during the dedication ceremony.

    Kate and Sally. Photo by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online.
    Kate and Sally
    Kate Kelly (L) and Sally Mackey listen to the epeeches.

    Ruth Noble. Photo by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online.
    Ruth Noble
    Ruth Noble cut the ribbon to officially open the new library addition.

    Library Gathering. Photo by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online.
    Library Gathering
    The weather was sunny and warm for the dedication ceremony. A large crowd came to the event.

    Horse Sculpture. Photo by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online.
    Horse Sculpture
    This sculpture is located on the lawn between the main library and the addition. It was done by artist Jim Budish. He did a rabbit sculpture in 2008 which sits near the front entrance of the library.

    Newspaper Room. Photo by Pinedale Online.
    Newspaper Room
    Newspaper room and eventual office.

    Copier. Photo by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online.
    Copier

    Director's Office. Photo by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online.
    Director's Office

    Garden patio. Photo by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online.
    Garden patio

    Conference Room. Photo by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online.
    Conference Room

    Labyrinth. Photo by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online.
    Labyrinth
    The labyrinth is on the floor of the main meeting room area.

    Byron Tomingas. Photo by Dawn  Ballou, Pinedale Online.
    Byron Tomingas
    Classical Guitarist

    Projector in meeting room. Photo by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online.
    Projector in meeting room

    Joel Read. Photo by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online.
    Joel Read
    Sublette County Commissioner Joel Bousman gets his photo taken by Ryan McKee for a READ poster.

    Picking theme. Photo by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online.
    Picking theme
    Commissioner Bousman signs in and picks out a theme for his READ poster.

    Western Heritage Room. Photo by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online.
    Western Heritage Room

    Sublette County Library. Photo by Dawn  Ballou, Pinedale Online.
    Sublette County Library

    Bucking Horse. Photo by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online.
    Bucking Horse
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