The planting plan for our new library includes all native species!
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The library is posting photographic images each month documenting the progress of the construction. Here is the latest image from January 2023.
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Yes, the library renovation work is well underway. The library will be posting photographic images each month documenting the progress of the construction. Stay tuned!
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The library renovation work is well underway with large portions of demolition already completed. In preparation for the next more select demolition phase, a previously unidentified suspect material was noted embedded within the outer building envelope
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The contractors have started deconstructing the roof of the Maplewood Memorial Library. This is being done carefully according to Leed-certified sustainability specifications.
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It has started! The groundbreaking ceremony to celebrate the start of constuction for the new Maplewood Memorial Library was held at the Maplewood Municipal Building on Saturday, October, 1st. The new library building will be a state-of-the-art, Leed-certified structure that will serve our community for generations to come.
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Exciting things are happening on Baker Street! We are pleased to announce that construction is slated to begin soon at the Main Library. A groundbreaking ceremony is scheduled for October 1. Check back for details!
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Resolution of the Board of Trustees of the Maplewood Memorial Library awarding contract for the construction of the new Maplewood Memorial Library.
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The Maplewood Memorial Library and the Township of Maplewood are soliciting sealed bids for the MAPLEWOOD MEMORIAL LIBRARY CONSTRUCTION PROJECT. The Project is being bid as a lump sum general construction contract and consists of: Construction of the new Maplewood Memorial Library at 51 Baker Street, Maplewood, N.J. 07040.
The Bid Documents are available on the Library website HERE.
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On Tuesday, March 22, 2022, Maplewood Library and Sage & Coombe Architects presented a virtual town-wide unveiling of the final design plans for the Main Library. Click below to view slideshow presentation or video recording of the event.
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Exciting changes are happening at the Maplewood Memorial Library! As we move forward with our plans to build a Library for the 21st Century, we will continue to provide excellent service to the community. Here’s what you need to know …
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On November 5th, Governor Phil Murphy delivered to the NJ State Legislature a list of proposed projects from the Library Construction Bond Act that includes $8.3 million for the Maplewood Library Project “A Library for the 21st Century.”
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On November 7, 2017, New Jersey voters approved the NJ Library Construction Bond Act, making $125 million available for public library construction throughout the state. After a period of public comment in late 2019, the grant offering is now available, and Maplewood Memorial Library is working with stakeholders to submit its application prior to the April, 2020, deadline.
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On November 7, 2017, New Jersey voters approved the NJ Library Construction Bond Act, making $125 million available for public library construction throughout the state. The application process should open early in 2019.
Read MoreSage and Coombe Architects, who have been hired by the Maplewood Library Board of Trustees to design a Library for the Future, presented their conceptual design to the public. The design was developed taking into consideration input from extensive meetings with focus groups, an open community forum and an online survey.
Read MoreThe Maplewood Library Board of Trustees has voted unanimously to invite three firms to respond to a Request for Proposal (RFP) for a conceptual design for the future of the Main Library at 51 Baker St. A Request for Qualifications (RFQ) was issued in February. After receiving 39 responses, the library has selected three award-winning firms for their talent, vision and wealth of experience designing libraries and civic buildings.
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Library Trustees Select Architectural Firm for a 21st Century Library. Moving forward with its vision of creating a 21st century library, the Maplewood Memorial Library Board of Trustees has awarded a contract to Sage and Coombe Architects LLP to create a conceptual design for the Main Library at 51 Baker Street.
The Board of Trustees selected Sage and Coombe in an extremely competitive process that brought in applications from 39 top-notch firms in the New York region. Recent Sage and Coombe clients include the New York Public Library, the Noguchi Garden Museum and the Greater Newark Conservancy.
Read MoreQuestions and Answers about the Request for Proposal (RFP)
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