Molded plaster fittings take the place of deteriorating and missing terracotta cornices and lion head ornaments and crown the library. The roof tiles, also terracotta, were removed and individually cleaned or replaced, contributing to a sharp and clean façade, restored to its original intentions. Sweeping infrastructural reconstruction, as well as a new flat roof, and gutter and drainage system allow for a safer and more cost-effective facility.

The entryways and plazas on both sides of the library were significantly improved. The front stairway was torn down -- a new infrastructure replaced its crumbling and unsound predecessor -- and fully restored in marble and granite. A new, landscaped granite plaza welcomes library patrons to the Quadrangle entrance, where a new granite stairway and handicap ramp provide greatly-improved accessibility. New light fixtures and railings enhance the feeling of entering a safe and welcoming library, while the expanded and inviting new plazas provide comfortable outdoor access to the library’s newly-accessible wifi.