The old police station and former bank in Columbus has started to make some noise.

"We have people currently in the old police station, remodeling, replacing carpet, putting paint on the walls, light fixtures, and bringing up to code with the new smoke detection system, so when the library takes over the space it's safe for the public to use," said Boyd Jones Construction Superintendent Chase Koory.

For the next step in the town’s community center project, a construction crew is getting the once silent halls ready for the library to move on over.

Columbus Public Library Director has been working closely with Boyd Jones construction, drafting up plans for the police station’s new look and function.

Interrogation rooms become archives, armory lockup becomes a storage space, the dispatch hall becomes the computer lab - the old chambers find a renewed purpose to suit the library’s needs.

The move to the police station has allowed the library to clear out some unneeded items. They’re currently storing extra material at the town hall just across the street.

While Connell says there may be a learning curve with the infrastructure of the new building, she says the library may be able to better serve the community more efficiently with the new arrangements.

“It’s a really large project, but we’re thankful the community supported it,” Connell said, “and it will be great for years to come.”

The library plans to move inside the building in March, and hopefully be fully operational before April.