Stonington Free Library

Picture of how the side of the building will look after construction

CONSTRUCTION

Increase Floor Space and Improve Accessibility

If your wanderings have included walking through Stonington Borough, no doubt you have seen the external progress being made on the new accessible entrance. This part of the project constructed a new 700sf addition on the east side of the Library’s central section, providing an accessible entrance, elevator, and bathrooms, while also freeing up 575sf of floor space within the existing building, resulting in a total of 1,275 additional square feet of usable space that complies with Americans with Disabilities guidelines.

Refurbish and Upgrade Interior

The renovation of the Library's existing interior is designed for flexibility and user comfort. Easily configured furnishings and seating will compliment the open areas, and mobile shelving will provide functional meeting areas for individuals and groups. Enhanced electrical infrastructure and fiber-based broadband will give users up-to-date technology that connects the Library’s past, present, and future.

See all of our construction photos here.

Artist conceptual sketch of new addition.
Rendering of addition.
Elevator pit dig.
Infrastructure of the base of the elevator pit.
First concrete pour of the entire project - focused on the base of the elevator pit.
Walls are being formed.
The new elevator between the first and second floors.
Rendering of the transition between the main room and the new addition.
 

 

Our Book Return has found a new home!

 

 

January 12, 2020, the foundation has begun. A concrete pour for the elevator pit and a portion of the exterior wall

 

Picture of how the side of the building will look after construction

The rendering of the side ADA Compliant Entrance.

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