Proposed Renovation Updates

Your Community Library’s Board of Trustees have been evaluating the effectiveness of our building use and the aging facility. To better align with the community’s needs and ensure we continue to serve effectively, the Board is proposing a renovation plan. A Community Meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 1st, at 6:30 p.m. to answer questions, gather feedback, and share the vision of the project. The Mattituck-Laurel Library is truly your community library, providing services for the enrichment and well-being of the community for over 120 years. This renovation aims to ensure that, 120 years from now, the residents of Mattituck and Laurel will have a library that continues to enhance community life for all.

How did the Board arrive at this decision?

In October of 2022, the Board of Trustees received facility assessment by Sandpebble, a construction management firm. The assessment updated and expanded upon a previous facility assessment conducted in 2016. It focused on major areas including site elements, building shell and interior components, and mechanical and electrical systems.

In the summer of 2023, the Trustees initiated a community survey to gather feedback from community members and library users. This feedback aimed to enhance the current long-range plan and guide the Board in addressing the critical updates identified in the facility assessment. During this process, the idea of exploring a renovation emerged. The valuable feedback received from community members is summarized here.