WILLIAMSBURG — A pair of public input meetings will be held regarding the proposed Williamsburg Library this month at the Williamsburg Fire Station.
The Hourigan|Tymoff+Moss Architects team is hosting the meetings to solicit the community’s input to guide elements of the new library’s vision, according to the city. The meetings will be held:
- Thursday, May 15, from 5-7:30 p.m.
- Tuesday, May 20, from 1-3:30 p.m.
“Since first opening its doors in 1973, the Williamsburg Library has grown and evolved with our community, expanding in 1982 and 1998 to meet increasing demand,” Williamsburg Regional Library Director Sandy Towers said. “Now, after more than 50 years of service, the building has reached the end of its functional lifespan. We are excited to begin the next chapter — one that reflects the future of learning, access, and connection. These public input sessions are a critical first step, and we look forward to hearing from the community as we shape a new library that will serve generations to come.”
The proposed library would be located at or near the existing library, parking lot, and police station near the Stryker Center and City Square Park on N. Boundary Street/Scotland Street/Armistead Avenue/Lafayette Street block in downtown Williamsburg.
The city said the public input sessions will allow the project team to understand the needs of the community and library patrons, to influence the design and organization, and will be held in an open-house format, with five stations set up for public information and input. The project’s construction and design partners will present renderings of the design, floorplans, site plans, interiors, and information about the proposed library’s program.
“A new Williamsburg Library will be a centerpiece for the City of Williamsburg and the surrounding communities,” said Bart Dexter, Hourigan’s VP of the Hampton Roads division. “Tymoff+Moss and Hourigan are excited to gain insight from the residents of Williamsburg about what is important to them and how we can make the Williamsburg Library a special place that will enhance the community.”
Feedback will be gathered via a survey, where respondents can offer their thoughts on the proposed library’s design and program. The survey can also be accessed via the library’s website starting at 5 p.m. Thursday, May 15 through 11:59 p.m. Friday, May 30.
