What a new Seekonk Public Library means.

With a new 23,000 square foot building, we’ll be able to meet the needs of Seekonk for years to come with HVAC, air filtering and air handling that will be COVID-19 informed as well as furniture, bookshelves and meeting rooms designed for easy access and movement.

The new building will
Provide adequate space for collections
Connect people to a greater variety of information, materials and technology
Support local education and assist local businesses and job seekers
Act as a community center for all town citizens
Provide improved services to seniors and the general public

Entry
Welcoming, well-lit vibrant space with clear sightlines to program areas and collections
Easy access from the parking lot

Children’s Room
Enlarged to accommodate play space and collections with a dedicated story time/activity room
Enhanced play space area will foster creativity, socialization, and the development of problem-solving skills
Low profile shelving will provide unobstructed views of the space
Dedicated family restroom

Young Adult Room
Dedicated Young Adult Room will provide teens with areas for study space, opportunity for socialization, and access to young adult collections in a space separate, yet visible to, the rest of the building

Meeting Room
Accessible after-hours exiting to main entrance while Library proper is locked
Small catering prep area for events
Display/gallery space

Small Group Study Spaces
Variety of dedicated spaces for individual or collaborative group work

Integrated Outdoor Space
Drive up material return
2nd floor patio overlooking the Seekonk Meadows provides a shared space to socialize, read, study, or work