Library remodeling winds down; staff faces prep time

Library director Kristie Kirkpatrick gazes up at the library’s new skylight. The skylight is one of several renovations to the library.

Pieces of blue tape spot the walls, carpets, and doors inside the remodeled Whitman library, each marking a small ding in need of a final touch-up.

A small sign in the women’s bathroom reads, “This door hits floor when fully opened.”

This is the state of the $1 million remodeling project on the Whitman County Library building in Colfax, one week from completion.

A new elevator, a skylight, handicap accessible restrooms, new windows, new doors, new carpet, and...