North Adams Library Building
The New North Adams Library Building
Ground was broken on September 10, 2012 for a new North Adams Public Library building. Significant progress has been made on the building project, and the library hopes to open at the end of Summer, 2013. Work progresses on the interior, and flooring and fixtures will be installed in the coming weeks.
Currently, the North Adams Library is housed in a single room in the Seaman Community Building. The new library building will be 5000 square feet, and will house over 25,000 items, including books, DVDs, audiobooks, newspapers and magazines, and children's materials. The new library is located on Moores Road in Seaman, next to the North Adams High School, easily accessible from State Route 32, and will serve Seaman, Winchester, Cherry Fork, and the surrounding area.
New North Adams Library Construction
After years of planning and effort by library supporters, construction began on a new building for the North Adams Public Library on September 10, 2012. Eight weeks later, the walls and foundation are in place, work is progressing on the roof, and bricks have been delivered for the exterior. The library will open to the public in late summer, 2013.
Currently, the North Adams Library is housed in a single room in the Seaman Community Building. The new library building will be 5000 square feet, and will house over 25,000 items, including books, DVDs, audiobooks, newspapers and magazines, and children's materials. The new library is located on Moores Road in Seaman, next to the North Adams High School, easily accessible from State Route 32, and will serve Seaman, Winchester, Cherry Fork, and the surrounding area.
Visit the Adams County Public Library's Facebook page to track the progress of the construction in photos.
Celebrating the North Aadms Library Groundbreaking
On Sunday, September 9, the Adams County Public Library board and staff members joined community members to celebrate the start of construction on a new North Adams Library building, with a Groundbreaking Ceremony.
State Librarian Beverly Cain gave the keynote address, and those in attendance also heard from David Hook, President of the Library Board, David Richey, Treasurer of the Library Levy Committee, Karen Hughes, President of the North Adams Friends of the Library, and Harold Showalter, Director of the Adams County Public Library system. Our thanks to Boy Scout Troop 290 and Scout Master Tim Daulton for presenting the colors, and to Austin Johnson, North Adams High School student, for singing the national anthem.
Harold Showalter said, "I was overwhelmed by the large number of persons who have been involved in some manner over the years with this project. Of course, we know that great things can happen when the community works together, and thanks to the voters of Adams County, we can begin to see a dream come true."
Visit our Facebook page to see photos from the ground breaking. Check back with us throughout the building process, as we track the construction of the new North Adams Public Library!
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Board of Library Trustees Glenda J. Jones, Fiscal Officer Library Levy Committee North Adams Library Staff Friends of the Library North Adams |
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North Adams Building Timeline 1992 In January, Friends of the Library, North Adams Chapter organized with the goal of opening a much needed public library in the North Adams School area. 1992 In November, with the help of fundraising, donations, and the efforts of many volunteers, the Friends opened a library to the public in a small room donated by the Village of Seaman at the Seaman Community Center. 2000 North Adams Library became a part of the Adams County Public Library system. 2003 The Board of Library Trustees authorized establishing a Capital Project Fund, looking forward to establishing a larger library facility in the North Adams area. 2008 Adams County Public Library purchased property on Moores Road adjacent to the North Adams High School as the future site of the North Adams Public Library. 2012 In March, Adams County voters approved a one-mill levy to restore hours at all Adams County libraries and to renew planning for a new building at the North Adams location. 2012 In July, Harley Associates Architects completed plans for a one-story structure with approximately 5,000 square feet of space. The facility will accommodate over 25,000 items and offer drive-through facilities. 2012 Today, the community celebrates the beginning of construction for the new North Adams Public Library with a grand opening projected for the summer of 2013.
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