Thursday, August 15, 2024


Dear Families,

As we begin construction on our lower level, here is some important information for families about impacts to library services, spaces, and programs over the coming school year. Please help us by sharing this information with grandparents, nannies, tutors, and others who bring your children to the library. Please also share with older children and teens who visit the library independently.

Library Hours beginning August 26, 2024: Beginning Monday, August 26, the library will move to the following schedule while the contractor begins construction.

Monday – Thursday: 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Friday: Closed
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: Closed (Sunday hours resume on September 8)

Library hours will change over the course of the project. Please check the Hours page on our website for changes to library hours.

Youth collections available on the Main Level. We have moved the bulk of our Children’s and Teen collections to the Main Level.

Our entire Lower Level is closed: This includes the Children's Room, Teen Room, Large Meeting Room, and all lower level restrooms. These spaces will remain closed for the duration of the project.

Limited seating: With the Lower Level closed, we have significantly reduced seating space throughout the building.

  • We have no play space available during the renovation. You may want to consider visiting libraries in neighboring communities if you are looking for places to relax, read, and play
  • There is limited seating in the Living Room. The Children’s collections take up the entirety of our Living Room space, so there is no comfy seating in this space
  • We have no dedicated space for Teens to hang out during this project. Limited seating will be available on the quiet floor and in the Quiet Reading Room for quiet study. There is limited space on the Main Floor for group work so please plan accordingly
  • If your student meets their tutor at the library, we suggest identifying alternative locations. We have a very limited number of tables available and they fill up quickly
  • Study rooms are not available as they are in use as staff offices
  • Please have an alternative plan for district-wide half days. With our limited capacity, we won’t have space for as many students - please be sure your student has an alternative plan for where to go if we reach capacity
  • Very limited snack area in the building. Our Main Level Commons area is the only space in the building where eating is permitted. Please help us keep the building clean and pest-free by abiding by this policy

Programs are happening, virtually and around Lexington. This fall we will offer a mix of in-person programs at offsite locations and virtual programs. Check our calendar for dates, times, and locations.

Youth services staff are available at the Main Desk. We’re all still here and happy to help you find what you need.

We appreciate how challenging these changes are and that the impacts on your family’s use of the library are significant. We remain committed to serving you as best we can during this renovation. Thank you for your understanding and patience. If you have questions, please reach out to me at kstembridge@lexingtonma.gov or 781-698-4401.

 

Koren Stembridge
Library Director

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