Photos: See inside Martin Library renovation, closed since 2021.

The Garden Club of York puts the finishing touches on a new Sensory Garden that was born out of a formally underused garden space in the courtyard of Martin Library. A second entry door was added during renovation that now allows access from the children's area. Martin Library is planning a grand opening celebration July 11-17.

Public seating will occupy the space of the old main desk sat on the first floor. The new main desk will be moved out into the center of the room so visitors can see it when they enter the library.

The single first-floor bathroom has been moved and enlarged into separate restrooms. Glass-walled study rooms were added and a new security office was added where the old single restroom was located.

Looking up in the atrium, a space on the second floor of Martin Library that had been staff offices was opened up and is now home to the non-fiction collection.

A space on the second floor of Martin Library, which was staff offices, was opened up and is now home to the non-fiction collection.

Library Director Mina Edmondson looks back at what will become sound studios in the Teens area of Martin Library.

The Teens lounge takes shape on the second floor of Martin Library.

This is the entrance of the new Teens area on the second floor of Martin Library.

Computer pods wait for the July opening in the new Teens area of Martin Library. In the background are study areas and a game room.

A 'Solver Space' in the new Teens area of Martin Library will take the concept of maker space to a new level, inviting members of the community in to share their talents.

This is a quiet gathering place with sliding glass doors in the new Teens section of Martin Library.

The Garden Club of York prepares to plant the Sensory Garden at Martin Library.