Library Master Plan

General Notes:

In 2020, the architectural firm Holmes, King, Kallquist, developed the floor plans based on community survey, focus group data, and Library Board, staff, and stakeholder feedback.
The timeline for implementation of the improvements is to be determined based on the overarching priorities set through the Library’s Strategic Plan and funding considerations, including the availability of New York State Public Library Construction Grants.
It is expected that construction will be completed over multiple phases to meet the Library’s priority on maintaining operation of library services and maximizing cost savings from grouping projects.
It is expected that modifications of varying degrees will be made during the project implantation phase based on new user data and feedback. However, these layouts will serve as the guiding force for internal planning and communication with library users.
The architect has relocated certain library collections in the floorplans. However, the ultimate location of each collection will be finalized by the library during each phase of construction. The proposed floor plans create 7% more shelving space for collections.

Ground Floor

The Teen Library Assistant has a new office, adjacent to the teen room
Two multipurpose meeting rooms are added in the Teen Room area, underneath the skylights, for tutoring or study spaces
Teen lounge area and collections are moved out to general use area, and youth computers move into Teen Room area

Castle St. entrance renovated to provide more light and improved line-of-sight from circulation desk
Public restrooms are fully renovated
Circulation desk moved back toward east side of building
Two new office areas are created in former newspaper and magazine area

New office and multipurpose meeting room added in current DVD area
New multipurpose meeting room added near circulation desk
Reading room renovated to allow for periodicals to be added, as well as a possible café space

New computer classroom added, for programs or quiet computer use
Balcony is renovated to remove current desks and replace with removable tables and chairs
Renovated computer area consolidates computers to one side of the floor