Mattituck-Laurel Library Renovation Project

These sessions will provide an opportunity to learn about the renovation project and participate in a hands-on planning activity.

Participants will be invited to take part in an interactive stickering activity, where you can review potential project elements and place stickers next to the improvements and features you feel are most important. This simple and engaging process helps identify community priorities and ensures that future planning reflects the needs of the community.

Library leadership and project representatives will be present to listen, answer questions, and gather feedback.

The Mattituck-Laurel Library is committed to a transparent and community-driven planning process. Feedback gathered during these sessions will help:

• Identify community priorities
• Inform renovation planning and design decisions
• Ensure library spaces support current and future needs
• Guide the Library Board of Trustees in responsible long-term planning

Community input will be carefully reviewed and considered as the project moves forward.

Information gathered at the meeting will be recorded here.

Information gathered at the meeting will be recorded here.

Mission
To enrich the quality of life in our community.
To achieve this mission, the Mattituck-Laurel Library will:

• Respond to the needs and interests of the communities of Mattituck and Laurel.
• Provide a variety of cultural, educational, and recreational programs.
• Provide materials in a variety of formats, based on the changing needs of the communities of Mattituck and Laurel.
• Provide well maintained, barrier free, easy to use facilities.
• Promote the Library’s services and collections.
• Maintain and develop ties with community organizations and institutions.
• Ensure the effectiveness of the Board as a cohesive unit that reflects the communities it serves and responsibly governs the Library.
• Periodically review business and fiscal policies and provide adequate and stable funding.
• Periodically review personnel practices and procedures and ensure continuous staff development.

Vision
The Mattituck-Laurel Library enhances the quality of life for residents in the communities of Mattituck and Laurel. The Library is the center for information, educational enrichment, and recreation for all ages, providing materials, programs and services that reflect the changing needs of the community. Additionally, the Library provides community groups and organizations and convenient, safe and accessible meeting space.

The Library is committed to serving families with young children by providing developmentally appropriate programs, welcoming public spaces, and materials for very young children and their parents or caregivers. The Library is also committed to nurturing children to become lifelong library users.

The Mattituck-Laurel Library is a dynamic community center which keeps pace with the changing needs of the communities it serves. The Library is committed to pursuing building and grounds procedures and programs that conserve energy and are environmentally friendly.

1. Building Safety & Essential Systems

Fixing what’s aging so the Library works reliably for decades to come.

Includes:

• Roof replacement
• HVAC (heating and cooling)
• Plumbing reliability
• Windows and building envelope

2. Accessibility & Barrier-Free Design

Ensuring everyone can easily and comfortably use the Library.

Includes:

• ADA compliance throughout the building
• Accessible entrance and improved front approach
• Wayfinding and signage
• Spaces for strollers, caregivers, nursing parents, and patrons with sensory or hearing needs

3. Children’s & Family Spaces

Welcoming, age-appropriate spaces that support early learning and families.

Includes:

• Reconfigured Children’s Room
• Developmentally appropriate design
• Family-friendly layouts and programs
• Support for early literacy and lifelong library use

4. Teen Space

A space designed with and for teens.

Includes:

• Dedicated teen area
• Enclosed space with visibility and supervision
• Flexible use for studying, socializing, and programs
• Teen-informed design

5. Quiet Reading & Study Spaces

Places for focus, reflection, and uninterrupted use.

Includes:

• Quiet reading areas
• Small study rooms (1–2 people)
• Separation from active or collaborative areas

6. Community Meeting & Program Spaces

Room for learning, connection, and shared experiences.

Includes:

• Additional mid-size meeting rooms
• Learning Lab
• Flexible multi-purpose spaces
• Expanded cultural, educational, and civic programming

7. Technology & Digital Access

Supporting how people learn, work, and connect today—and in the future.

Includes:

• Reliable Wi-Fi throughout the building
• Charging stations and power access
• Technology-enabled meeting spaces
• Future-ready infrastructure

8. Overall Layout & Ease of Use

Making the Library easier to navigate and more enjoyable to use.

Includes:

• Interior layout and department adjacencies
• Clear circulation paths
• Improved service points
• Flexible spaces that adapt to changing needs

9. Sustainability & Energy Efficiency

Building responsibly for the future.

Includes:

• Energy-efficient systems and lighting
• Daylight harvesting
• Environmentally responsible materials
• Sustainable Libraries Initiative / LEED-equivalent goals

The Library building requires significant investment to address aging infrastructure and ensure it remains safe, functional, and accessible. Maintaining the building is a core responsibility of the Library Board of Trustees. This initiative also provides an opportunity to gather community input to help guide planning priorities and future use of library spaces.

No. The previous proposal concluded with the community vote. This is a new planning initiative focused on addressing necessary building infrastructure while working with the community to help guide priorities and future planning.

The Library must address critical building infrastructure needs as part of its responsibility to maintain a safe and functional public facility. Community input will help guide planning priorities, how spaces are used, and how the building can best serve the community.

The Library is evaluating essential building systems and infrastructure, which include HVAC and mechanical systems, roof and structural maintenance, accessibility improvements, electrical and technology infrastructure, and interior spaces to ensure they meet current and future needs.

Community feedback will help guide the Library’s planning process with its project team, including architects and professional consultants. While infrastructure needs must be addressed, community input will help inform how spaces are used, planning priorities, and overall project direction.

The Library Board of Trustees and administration are committed to being fiscally responsible and are carefully exploring all options with sensitivity to the financial impact on residents. This includes evaluating project scope carefully, planning responsibly, and pursuing funding strategies that help minimize the tax impact wherever possible. No funding decisions have been made.

Community input at this stage allows the Library and its project team to incorporate community priorities into professional planning and ensure that future improvements reflect how residents want to use their library.

Community feedback will be reviewed by Library leadership, the Board of Trustees, and the project team. This information will help guide planning concepts and inform future discussions and decisions.

No immediate changes are planned. This is a planning initiative focused on evaluating needs and developing responsible long-term plans. The Library will continue normal operations.

The Library Board of Trustees and administration are committed to maintaining a safe and functional public facility, acting as responsible stewards of public resources, listening to community input, and ensuring transparency throughout the planning process.

This page will be updated as the project progresses. Updates may include:

• Community planning outcomes
• Project updates and timelines
• Future opportunities for input
• Frequently asked questions

We encourage residents to check back regularly for the latest information.