LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Louisville's main library will temporarily close, as the building undergoes a multimillion-dollar renovation.

At a news conference on Monday, Mayor Craig Greenberg said the initial plan was for the library to remain open, but once construction began crews realized that would not be possible.

Work on the more than $8 million project at the Louisville Free Public Library's main branch on York Street began in February. The next phase of construction involves public areas on the first floor, and it won't be safe for patrons and library employees to be in the area.

The building will close to the public beginning Monday, Dec. 1. It could be closed for a year. The newly renovated Portland Library will open to the public that same week.

The Main Library is the largest

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