Modern Libraries Need
The project organizes itself into two major ‘halves.’ The primary elevation facing the street, and thus the city, is dominated by large flexible public and programming spaces that act as a community center and hub of activity for the growing city. With capacity for 200 people, this feature of the project will help fulfill the city’s need for more gathering and event space for large public functions. As the building steps back into the site, the spaces transition to more traditional library uses, and have a hierarchy of privacy.
The new $17M library, located at the corner of Park Street and Westfield Boulevard in the Grand Millennium Center, features high-quality community amenities. It provides space for the collection and all existing library services, but also expands its ability to host more community programs, larger events, more diverse educational opportunities, greater access to technology, and so much more. Additional amenities also include an interactive play area and a digital lab allowing patrons to make their own videos or podcasts.
