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2024/2025 Renovation Updates

  • Lobby Stairs Are Now Open

    Lobby Stairs Are Now Open

    The first floor lower lobby is now available for use. The lower lobby was phase one of the 2024/2025 renovation of Gibson D. Lewis Library building. Visitors can easily access the HSC Regional Simulation Center and the second floor lobby using these stairs. The first floor lobby break and study area includes updated kitchenette amenities,…


  • New Temporary Entrance to Library

    New Temporary Entrance to Library

    On Wednesday night, a new entrance to Lewis Library was created near the south entrance (across from RES) of Gibson D. Lewis Library building. This temporary opening will be used…

  • Main Floor Phase Begins

    Main Floor Phase Begins

    Renovations to the Gibson D. Lewis Library continue and are moving on to the next phase. The complete renovation project will occur in phases until the early summer 2025 and…

  • Reno prep begins on 2nd Floor

    Reno prep begins on 2nd Floor

    As the 1st Floor Lower Lobby renovation is wrapping up, renovation preparations begin on 2nd Floor.  Starting October 1, 2024 staging will begin, including furniture removal and elevated noises. Renovation…

  • Planned HVAC Work 9/28/24

    Planned HVAC Work 9/28/24

    As part of the ongoing Library construction project HVAC system maintenance will affect only the 2nd and 3rd floor of the Gibson D. Lewis Library building. This will occur from…

  • Planned Power Outage 9/8/24

    Planned Power Outage 9/8/24

    As part of the ongoing Library construction project, there will be a scheduled power shut down affecting only the 1st floor (Simulation Center & lower lobby) of the Gibson D.…

  • Preparations Wrap Up

    Preparations Wrap Up

    We are excited at Lewis Library to begin the renovation project, but did you know library staff have some work to do too? Making room Beginning Monday, August 5, construction…

  • Library Renovations Announced

    Library Renovations Announced

    Starting in August and running through summer 2025, the Gibson D. Lewis Library will undergo significant renovations. The library renovation is part of HSC’s overall capital improvement plan to address ongoing needs for space expansion and modernization, including the…