Where are we in the New Library Project?

This is an exciting time at Mendon Public Library! After years of research and discussion with community leaders and residents, we are moving toward dramatic improvements to our valuable community asset. Here is an overview of where we’ve been and where we’re headed.

We want to hear your comments on this very important project. If you have a comment, question or would like to stay informed by e-mail , please e-mail us at librarybuildingnews@mendonlibrary.org or call Laurie Guenther, Library Director at 624-6067.

These documents were completed since the vote in 2005.

Type Description
May 2006 Library Survey Highlights
Detailed Survey Results
Written comments from survey 2006
July 10, 2006 Presentation to Mendon Town Board

Community Input Sessions Handouts – 2006

Summary of Findings from Community Input Sessions 2006

These documents were prepared for the vote taken in 2005.

Type Description
Written Comments from the Exit Survey
Tallied Exit Survey Poll
7-13-05 Presentation Material
Mendon Public Library Building Program 2004

As part of the architect’s proposal, the Town of Mendon commissioned, a consultant was hired to prepare a report as to the specific size and types of spaces needed in a proposed library building. The Mendon Public Library Building Program 2004 is this report.

Before the architect was hired, several studies, focus groups and surveys were completed. Below are the documents completed prior to the architect hiring in 2005.*

Type Description
Mendon Public Library Staff Design Considerations
Monroe County Library System Proposed Facility Guidelines
Preliminary Building Report 2001
Conditions Survey of the Mendon Public Library – 2001
Results from Mendon Public Library Questionnaire 2001
Preliminary Library Site Study – Library Board of Trustees 2001

Final Community Committee Reports 1999

* Since this is a work in progress, some information contained in these documents has changed since the completion of the particular project or document. This is especially true when citing specific properties as to their availability.  However, reviewing this document will give the reader an idea of properties considered.


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