Library Task Force Final Report Released

Manchester's 21st Century Public Library Task Force has released its final report, concluding a nine-month process that involved research into past improvement efforts and modern industry best practices, collaboration with several town departments, and a widescale community engagement effort involving more than 1,100 surveys submitted by residents.

The report recommends that the town design and build a new, fully-accessible, and code-compliant public library of approximately 83,000 square feet, with adequate parking, flexible space design for multipurpose uses, private and group meeting and work spaces, and sustainable “green” design with efficient building systems. It also recommends that the Board of Directors enact a process to prepare necessary site analyses, selection, and plans; architectural designs; and cost estimates for a fall 2022 bond referendum.

The full report can be downloaded here. A formal presentation will be made to the Board of Directors at their September 14, 2021 meeting.