Message from the Library Board
Join us as we embark on an exciting journey to enhance your Community Library! Following the initial Community Meeting on October 1st, where we discussed our renovation vision and gathered valuable feedback, we invite you to our Community Meeting Part II on Wednesday, November 20th, at 6:30 p.m. This gathering will provide an opportunity for a second Q&A session and a chance to review any updates made to our plans based on your input.
If you’d like to submit questions or comments in writing before the next meeting, please use the drop box located inside the library near the Director’s office. You can also share your thoughts online by clicking here. Together, we can ensure that the Mattituck-Laurel Library remains a vibrant resource for our community for generations to come. Your voice matters, and we look forward to hearing from you!
Past Messages from the Library Board
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.
To view the Director's slides from the community meeting click here.
To view the Architect's slides from the community meeting click here.
Community Q&A
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.