Chicago's LGBT library will move in to its new home this month, according to a message sent to community members.
The Gerber/Hart Library and Archives is poised to begin moving into its Rogers Park space on April 30, the email states.
The library has been closed for more than a year, after it moved from Edgewater to an unfinished location. The move came amid accusations that the library's board of directors had shut out community participation. Former President Karen Sendziak stepped down during that controversy but remains on the board.
Board development has since been a priority for the library.
LGBT leaders, including historians and former board members, have been anxious to see the library reopen after more than a year. The reopening date has repeatedly been pushed back while the build out is completed.
The library oversees a large archival collection as well as thousands of books.
At a February community meeting, head librarian Steph Potter said the reopening after the move will depend on volunteer support. President Brad Tucker has said that the process should be "relatively quick."
The library will employ Carney McNicholas, a, Ohio-based moving company that specializing in library relocations.