Forsyth Library Renovation

On August 8, 2024, a major milestone was made on the Forsyth Library Renovation. Crews cut through layers of roofing material above the south stairwell to prepare for the skylight that will serve as a column of light above the… Continue Reading →

Libraries are for everyone, and the renovation will align the physical building with the organizational values that Forsyth Library upholds. In addition to all the spaces that promote student success and lifelong learning, several spaces were designed specifically with accessibility… Continue Reading →

Library instruction has a positive impact on student success (Gaha, Hinnefeld & Pellegrino, 2018; Bowles-Terry, 2012; Wong and Cmor, 2011). Librarians at Forsyth Library collaborate with instructors to provide library instruction, teaching information literacy, research skills, and lifelong learning skills… Continue Reading →

For weeks, construction crews have been working on scaffolds and lifts, chiseling away the exterior stones to make room for where the first of many large windows will be installed during this renovation. This week, they broke through on the… Continue Reading →

Have you seen some of the renovation renderings of the new Forsyth Library and wondered, “where will this be exactly?” … “will this be on the main level?” … “I still can’t visualize how the stairs will be different …”… Continue Reading →

Back in February, the first of the Forsyth Library staff members started moving over to Custer Hall. By May, the last the staff members moved to Custer as Forsyth Library became a construction site. Custer Hall was built in 1922… Continue Reading →

If all of the floor plans and text descriptions of the collaboration spaces, meeting spaces, and individual study rooms still haven’t painted a clear picture in your mind, here are a few new renderings to see how the newly renovated… Continue Reading →

The demolition crew has been busy getting Forsyth Library ready for construction. A construction fence was put up around the perimeter of the building, giving a visible signal to any passerby that the project has started. Built-in desks, display cases,… Continue Reading →

When Forsyth Library staff are out and about or networking with community members, parents, and FHSU alumni, we occasionally get the question: “Do students still use the library?” The short answer is, yes. This video is proof: This video wasn’t… Continue Reading →

As of 4:30 this afternoon, Forsyth Library is closed for renovation. A lot of work has happened over the past few months to prepare the building for construction to start this summer: 1.1 million books were moved either by our… Continue Reading →