MIDDLETOWN, NJ \u2014 The renovations have begun at the Middletown Public Library!<\/p>\n
The Middletown Library is expanding and redesigning its reference area \u2014 the main part of the library. That’s a rendering of how it will look when completed, which should be by this September.<\/p>\n
The library is putting in comfortable seating spaces, additional private meeting and study spaces and enhanced history and reading rooms. Renovation work is expected to be completed by September 2024. After that, the library will update its Teen Room and put in a brand-new Makerspace.<\/p>\n The library is doing all of this in response to suggestions from the public as to what they would like to see there.<\/p>\n The library plans to remain open for the duration of the construction, with possible periodic closures. Stay updated with the latest on the renovations at www.mtpl.org\/mtpl-renovation<\/p>\n The kick-off ceremony was held last Thursday, March 21 and attended by Mayor Tony Perry, Committeewoman Kimberly Kratz, Library Director Kate Hammond, Library Board President Robert Phelan, Library Business Manager Wendy LaTona, along with architect Jeff Curry and general contractor Uke Dauti.<\/p>\n \u201cWe\u2019re very excited to get the renovations underway and see the new rooms come to life,\u201d said Hammond. \u201cThe spaces that we are creating will be an incredible resource for the community, as we\u2019ve seen the needs of the public evolve over the past few years.\u201d<\/p>\n \n Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.<\/p>\nFind out what's happening in Middletownwith free, real-time updates from Patch.<\/h2>\n
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