Library Building Renovation
Key Details on Town Meeting Vote and Cost Considerations
As we approach Town Meeting on Wednesday, November 13 at 7pm at Lynnfield Middle School, we want to provide information about the voting item for the Library Building Renovation Project. Childcare will be offered at Town Meeting. You must register for childcare in advance with Lynnfield Recreation. Two informational Town Talks have been recorded to help explain the issue. Please view part one and part two by clicking on the links.
What is being voted on concerning the Library Renovation Project?
- The Town Meeting vote needs to pass by a 2/3 majority.
- The Library Renovation is projected to cost $18.3M, which would be an average of $208/household/year (based on an average assessed home value of $984,000). Those with a lower assessed value will pay less per year.
Important Links:
- Upcoming Events
- FAQs
- Library Renovation Committee
- Selectboard Presentation Recording on October 16, 2024 – This presentation includes the cost breakdown and other considerations. The documents presented at this meeting are included below.
- Cost Estimate Breakdown
- Updated Tappe Presentation with cost estimate
- Cost Considerations Presentation
- Town Meeting Warrant
About the Library Renovation Project
The Town of Lynnfield has engaged Tappé Architects to plan a renovation of the current Lynnfield Public Library building, to address numerous issues with the current building.
The renovation will also enhance the current building by adding the following features:
- NEW study rooms and a Teen section
- NEW indoor programming space
- NEW meeting space for public use
- Bathrooms added to each floor, including one in the Children’s Room
- Make the building fully ADA Compliant
- Fix numerous maintenance issues, (electrical, roof leaks, etc.)
- Create additional storage space
This page will offer up-to-date information on the Library Renovation Project, to help educate the public on this project. Images of the plans are available throughout the Lynnfield Public Library.
The most current drawings of Tappé Architects’ intended renovations are here. We want to hear from YOU! Please share your thoughts by emailing Library Director Abby Porter at aporter@noblenet.org or filling out this form.
News Coverage
Oct. 23 – Library Renovation Project Cost Totals 18.3M (Lynnfield Villager)
Oct. 20 – Support for the Lynnfield Library is Stacking Up (Item Live)
Sep 11 – Library renovation project headed to Fall Town Meeting (Lynnfield Villager)
Sep 24 – Lynnfield gets a read on library renovations (Lynnfield Weekly News)
Mar 25 – Lynnfield library renovation options presented (Lynnfield Weekly News)