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For the first time in its 115–year history, the Norman Williams
Public Library in Woodstock, Vermont, underwent a major
renovation.
To provide more space for patrons and volumes, the interior
renovations included three major pieces. First, a new
mezzanine was built. By reinforcing the vaulted main floor
level and utilizing structural bookshelves, 2,700 square feet
of new space was created. Second, the basement, once
unusable during the summer months, was converted to year–
round space for children’s books and activities. The new
space takes advantage of added windows in a recessed
terrace area and radiant heating in the new floor slab.
Finally, the second floor, a cold storage space previously
accessible by ladder, is now an air–conditioned work space
with a conference room for the library staff.
Other improvements to the facility include restoration of
the historic limestone façade, structural modifications, a new
elevator, ADA accessibility, a new main entrance and a stair
tower with access to the mezzanine. All of the mechanical
and electrical systems were replaced with state-of-the-art components, and new data systems were added to
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| Architect: Mitchell Associates |
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