Pascagoula Library to close April 1st for renovations
PASCAGOULA, MS __ The Pascagoula Public Library will temporarily close on Saturday, March 30th at 4 pm to undergo a planned renovation. The project is supported by the City of Pascagoula and primarily funded by the Jackson County Board of Supervisors, with contributions from the city of Pascagoula. The Architect of the project is Allred Stolarski Architects, PA of Ocean Springs.
During the closure, no fines will be accrued for Pascagoula Library patrons. However, the Pascagoula Library book drop will be closed on April 10th. After this date, materials may be returned to any branch library in the Jackson George Regional Library System. Patrons are encouraged to visit the Ina Thompson Moss Point Public Library or any other JGRLS library. For more information, they may call 228-769-3060.
The Pascagoula Library building, which opened in October of 1986, has a capacity of 120,000 books, a 90-plus parking lot, and a 200-seat meeting room with moveable walls. When renovations are complete, the Jackson County Law Library can be accessed by the public during the day, along with the art gallery. The library will also have a separate area to house its growing genealogy and local history collection. The upcoming renovation will provide a much-needed new HVAC system, elevator, ceiling/floor tiles, carpet, and paint throughout.
Patrons may access their account information, reserve materials, and use free electronic resources 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by visiting www.JGRLS.org and entering their library card number and PIN. Additionally, they can follow the library on Facebook or Instagram @JacksonGeorgeLibrary for more announcements.
“We’re excited to announce this renovation project that will improve the library’s infrastructure and enhance the experience for our patrons,” said Angela Stewart, the library director. “While we regret the inconvenience of the closure, we encourage our patrons to visit one of our other locations and take advantage of our online resources. We look forward to welcoming everyone back to the newly renovated Pascagoula Public Library.”
