After much anticipation, our remodeled, new-and-improved library is rumored to be making its triumphant return! . . . But is it really? Last year, everyone was relieved to finally have access to the library again. And yet, Halloween rolled by. And then Christmas. And then New Year’s . . . and it is still under construction. It is currently the fall of 2017 and we have not seen the re-opening of our beloved library. Therefore, we must raise the question: will the library really be done by November, or will we have to go another year without it?

Most of us didn’t realize how much we valued the library until it was gone. Besides our daily dashes to claim the “back room” before anyone else, the main thing I miss about the library was having a quiet place to work. Studying in the Dining Room or in the noisy halls of Butler was at first a welcome change–until it wasn’t. Speaking for myself, I need consistent quiet in order to work. While I’d love to simultaneously study and chat with friends, my multitasking skills are unfortunately lacking.

Furthermore, I think it’s important to point out that many students took refuge in the library during cold (yes, cold) winter mornings. I have never missed the library more than at 8:00 a.m. on Monday mornings, shivering in junior courtyard in my blazer and tights.

So, construction workers, I’m begging you: PLEASE have our library done by November! This transition month from fall to winter is accompanied by brutal cold, and with no sweatpants or blankets allowed to keep us warm, the library is essential for both efficient studying and comfort.

Will the library really be completed by the said date, or even before the year is over? Let’s pray that it is–but, speaking from experience, I wouldn’t get your hopes up just yet.

*As an opinion article, this article solely represents the beliefs of its writer.*