This North OC Library Could Be Closed For Up to 2 Years

Shelves at the La Habra Library may sit empty for the next two years.

The La Habra Library has closed to undergo renovations to improve ADA accessibility at the branch, including expanding programming areas and adjusting the layout – which some experts say could be a challenging renovation due to the building’s age.

“The biggest challenges come from egress and ingress, in other words, exiting and entering depending on where the barking and sidewalks are in relation to the building,” said Jonathan Keller, professor of construction technology at Fullerton College.

“There needs to be ramps, and someone needs to be able to push themselves up on a wheelchair by themselves. If you don’t have enough room out front to get elevation, you have to do a switch back, which requires more site work,”