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Who is Working on the Project

The Architectural Firm of Tappé Architects has been selected by the Library & Museum Board of Directors and the Southington Town Council. 

Jeff Hoover, with Tappé Architects, has worked on over 90 library projects and won American Library Association and American Institute of Architects awards for his designs. Their last five projects have come in on schedule and below bid. 
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Project Priorities

The Library must be able to meet Fire Code and be Accessible to all members of the community. While accomplishing these necessities, the project will also prioritize improving certain areas and functions to meet the needs of the community. This will include:
  • Adding Quiet Spaces
  • Enhancing the Children's Area
  • Providing Community Meeting Spaces

What can you do now?

Provide Feedback:
Talk to Library Leadership about the current library, the future plans, and the community's wants and needs.

Talk about the Library:
Be Ambassadors!​ Tell people about the need for fire code and ADA compliance, the needs for space from the community, the role of the Library within the community. 
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  • Home
  • Building Project
    • Building Project Updates
    • Need
    • Priorities
    • Concept Plans
    • Cost
    • FAQ
    • In the News
    • Use Calculator
  • Catalog
    • What's New!
    • Search the Catalog
    • Check Your Account
    • Pay Fines Online
    • Reserve an Item
    • Renew an Item
    • Get a New Library Card >
      • How do I get a library card?
    • Renew Your Library Card
  • Services
    • How do I...? >
      • Get a library card?
      • Place or cancel a hold?
      • Borrow an eBook?
      • Reserve a museum pass?
      • Sign up for the e-newsletter?
      • Support the library?
    • Renew Your Library Card
    • Digital Resources >
      • eBooks, Magazines, Movies, Music
      • Databases and Research
      • Online Classes
      • Consumer Reports
    • New Materials >
      • First in a Series
      • Mysteries List
      • Thriller List
    • Reference Desk >
      • Reference Desk Services
      • Local History Room
      • Genealogy
      • Health Resources
      • Recycling Information
      • Career Resources for Veterans
    • Museum Passes
    • Author Alerts
    • Newspaper Archives
    • Wireless Printing >
      • Wireless Printing Instructions
    • Maker Space >
      • 3D Printing
      • Cricut Maker
      • Maker Kits
    • Homebound Delivery
    • Dementia Friends
    • Pop Up Libraries
    • Book Groups
    • Special Circulating Collections >
      • Chromebook & Hotspot Kits
      • Board Games
      • Vinyl Records
      • Cake Pan Collection
      • Unique Circulating Items
    • Register to Vote >
      • Voter Registration (English)
      • Voter Registration (Spanish)
  • Events
    • Events Calendar
    • Virtual Art Gallery
    • ​John E. DeMello Sr. Veterans Coffee Hour
    • Past Programs on YouTube
    • How to Join a Zoom Meeting
    • Downloadable Program Materials
    • Event Suggestions and Feedback
  • Kid's Place
    • Kid's Place
    • Upcoming Events
    • Kindergarten Suggested Reading List
    • For Caregivers
    • Early Childhood Collaborative of Southington >
      • COVID-19 and Children
      • Early Childhood Resources Directory
      • Preschool Options
      • Homeschooling
    • Online Programming
    • Digital Adventures
    • 2023 Nutmeg Nominees
    • Storytime Anytime
    • Cake Pan Collection
    • Unique Circulating Items
    • BookFlix
  • Teen Zone
    • Upcoming Events
    • Board Games
    • Maker Kits
    • Links
  • About
    • Hours
    • Directions
    • Contact Us
    • Board of Directors
    • Friends of the Library
    • Policies
    • Strategic Plan
    • 2020-2021 Annual Report
    • Patron Behavior Policy
    • The Barnes Museum
    • Community >
      • Town of Southington
      • Southington Public Schools
      • Historical Society