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Progress on the New East Boston Branch

Gina Perille — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 15:00:36 +0000

These photos were taken of the in-progress construction of the new East Boston Branch, located at the end of Bremen Street Park, near Prescott Street. The branch is scheduled to open in the fall of 2013. Download the project fact sheet (PDF) to learn more.

East Boston Branch of the Boston Public Library – Site Visit

Christine Schonhart — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 13:00:16 +0000

On January 17, about 20 community members joined BPL President Amy E. Ryan, Councilor LaMattina, and architects from William Rawn Associates for a tour of the ongoing construction at the new East Boston Branch of the Boston Public Library. Architects Carla Ceruzzi, Mark Oldham, and Cliff Gayley led the tour and talked about the materials being used, the layout of the branch, the work completed to date and the projected schedule for the next several months. A big thank you to all who took some time to tour the site – if you haven’t had a chance to check it out yet, hop on the Blue Line to the Airport stop and let us know what you think.

New East Boston Branch of the Boston Public Library – update

Christine Schonhart — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 14:48:21 +0000

Winter is upon us and the team at the site for the new East Boston branch library – located at the end of Bremen Street Park, near Prescott Street – is working hard to get the roof up before our first snowfall. Check out these great pictures to see the progress. The branch is scheduled to open in the fall of 2013. Download the project fact sheet (PDF) to learn more.

Major Projects Update

Christine Schonhart — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 17:04:10 +0000

Over the next year, the Boston Public Library will focus on a systemwide facilities review based on the Compass principles. The BPL will be piloting this review at three branches: Dudley, Jamaica Plain, and Roslindale. There are also several projects in the branches and the Central Library at Copley Square focusing on children and teens, space rejuvenation, technology, and energy efficiency.

Some highlights of recently completed and underway projects are as follows:

The Rey Room at the Central Library added a new early literacy “book nook” thanks to the generous donation of the McCue family.
The Boston Room at the Central Library received a renovation to create a children’s activity space; Rey Room staff have begun to host programs in the renovated space.
The teen room at the Hyde Park Branch was painted and some new furnishings will arrive in the spring of 2013.
The West End recently received a new roof and will, along with the Roslindale Branch, have HVAC upgrades in the coming months.
The Charlestown Branch remains temporarily closed for a new roof, heating and cooling system, and windows. There will also be a new early literacy nook installed.
Ground has broken for the new East Boston Branch and the BPL, City of Boston and William Rawn Architects are working hard on the new building, which is expected to be complete in the fall of 2013. See additional detail on the East Boston project here.