Reading Public Library Building Program

Library Trustees and administration are continuing to work with town officials and library supporters to plan a renovation and expansion of the 117-year-old “Highland School” building that has been home to the Reading Public Library for 28 years.

Last winter we filed a Construction Grant application with the State. We received notification that we are second on the state waiting list of approved projects. The state expects funding to become available to begin 44% funding for Reading’s project in July 2013. When Reading receives notice that the State award is imminent, the Library Trustees will ask the Town to vote to fund its share (56%) of the project. Once local funding is approved, design details will be developed and several months later, construction will begin.

In the meantime, we’re refining plans and keeping our eye on some of the “old building” problems that need major repair. We’re also keeping our fingers crossed that the state construction funding comes through soon!

We’ve temporarily suspended regularly-scheduled building tours as we work to confirm details and the timeline, but we’re happy to answer any questions you may have, go over the plans with you, or show you around this dear old building anytime you like – just give me a shout!

Ruth

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You are invited to join Library Trustees and staff for an insider’s tour of the library and a look at and discussion of schematic design plans for a renovation and expansion project.

Monday — December 5 — 7 o’clock

Hope to see you then!

Ruth

If you can’t join us on Monday, there will be more tours on Saturday, January 7 and Saturday, February 4, at 10:30 am and on Thursday, March 15 at 7 p.m.

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