Library Building Renovation
Friends and Foundation members will be answering questions 15 minutes before several upcoming programs. Learn more about the Project at the following events:
- Wednesday, August 21 – The Delvena Theatre presents Meet Julia Child at 6:00 pm
- Renovation Public Forums – Tuesday, August 27 at 10 am and Wednesday, September 4 at 6 pm
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.
The most current drawings of Tappé Architects’ intended rennovations 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.
Library Renovation Committee
On May 6, 2024, the Select Board appointed a seven person Library Renovation Committee (LRC) with representatives from different committees in Lynnfield to guide the renovation process.
The LRC is charged with:
- Studying renovation options
- Reviewing cost estimates and funding plans
- Advising the [Select Board] with a final recommendation to be made on or about September 15
Source: Select Board Meeting 5-6-24, Charge discussed at 29:28
The LRC Members are:
- John Scenna – Special Projects Director, Chair of LRC
- Phil Crawford – Select Board
- Kate DePrizio – School Committee
- Katherine Flaws – Planning Board
- Tom Kayola – Finance Committee
- Anne Malenfant – Trustee representative
- Abby Porter – Library Director
Source: Select Board Meeting 5-6-24, Members discussed at 25:33
The LRC meets regularly as posted on the Lynnfield Town Calendar and meetings are open to the public.