WOW!

     This past Saturday, Library Trustees and Beyond Books Capital Campaign Committee members were treated to a tour of construction progress, and all I can say is "Wow!"  Seeing the building up close gave us a tremendous sense of the exciting library we are supporting.

     Technically speaking, the mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems are just about done.  Right now, the building is being closed up with temporary plastic enclosures.  Once the building is enclosed and the heat turned on, the walls will get closed in with drywall.  Installation of curtain-wall and windows is also underway, showcasing some of the final materials we'll use in the building.

    But the real story is in the pictures!  Let's get to them:

Director Jerry Cirillo is a man of many talents - today he was an excellent tour guide.

This is the main entrance on the ground floor.  All library traffic will move in and out this door.  The circulation desk will be here, as well as book returns, and self-check out kiosks.  

The ground floor includes a large meeting room, and a smaller conference room, as well as a Circulation Work Room.  Meeting rooms are equipped with up-to-date electronic infrastructure.

The small conference room on the ground floor.

This gorgeous first-floor space is the Adult Reading Room. 

Another view of the Adult Reading Room.

The original concrete construction made installation of mechanical, electrical and plumbing work a challenge.    Architects routed many of those systems through the former elevator shaft.  

The staircase on the front of the building will be enclosed with glass.  This link between interior and exterior spaces will highlight library activities, and invite the public to stop in for a visit.  

The Young Adult reading space will be enclosed with glass, providing direct sight lines from the circulation desk.   This space will be heated by an energy efficient radiant heating system. 

These two shots of the Children's Library highlight the light, open and airy nature of the design.  The "tree house" effect is absolutely wonderful.  This is a space that will be enjoyed by many families for years to come.  

The Children's Story and Craft Room will include easy-to-clean materials that allow youngsters to fully express their creativity without worrying about difficult clean up.  

Did you sign the beam?  It is still visible (for now) in the Children's Library.  

From the mezzanine, the old and new spaces can be seen together.  

Fieldstone was a late addition to the design, and it looks wonderful!

Are you interested in donating or naming a space in the new Boyden Library?  Please contact us at BeyondBooksfoxboro@gmail.com, or call 774-300-9045.
Your support will take the Boyden BEYOND BOOKS!