1. Stoughton Public Library
Feasibility & Design Study Report by CBT January 28, 2011

2. Library Overview Stoughton Public Library opened in 1969
as a well built facility of 22,000 sq. ft. with two floors on a corner lot
constructed of steel and concrete in a contemporary style
centrally located within walking distance of the center of town, public transportation and several public schools.

3. Current Library

4. Project Goals
This proposed project is designed to expand and renovate the current structure to approximately 39,000 sq. ft.
update and/or replace all systems with energy efficient components
ensure that this public building is fully accessible to all

5. Project Objectives Preserve or increase existing parking spaces
Provide full handicap accessibility
Offer a variety of meeting spaces for Library and public use
Expand Children’s Area to offer enclosed craft and story hour space
New design will not require additional staff to manage safely

6. Current Conditions
Original freight elevator is not handicap accessible

7. Story Hour in Children’s Area
Parents sit on floor in open area

8. Children’s Craft in Open Area
Lack of separate
meeting
space for
childrens’crafts

9. Monday Night Homework Center
Full to capacity with 50 students every Monday from 6-8 pm

10. Adult Literacy Pot Luck Dinner
Large Meeting room is overbooked

11. Students meet in Library
Lack of quiet meeting space

12. Adult Literacy Tutor & Student
Need for small study rooms

13. Limited Access to Public Computers
Computers clustered around pillars with electric outlets.

14. Building Concerns
Replace roof warranty expired in 1999.

15. Replace Outdated HVAC Equipment

16. Replace 5 Sets of Automatic Doors Replace 32 6’x2’ Glass Panes with Safety Glass at Front and Rear Entrances

17. Exterior Cracks and Deterioration

18. Interior Cracks

19. Hazardous Materials Survey
Reported that the building contains asbestos in floor tile mastic, window glazing and wall board joint compound; small amounts of lead paint and radon, which, if left undisturbed are not currently a threat to safety, but may become so over time. Abatement costs have been included in the construction estimate.

20. Boiler Room

21. Sound Control Difficult in Open Space Design

22. Increase in Services Over the Past 6 Years
Service % change Items borrowed 134, ,846 16% increase Patron visits 146, ,698 25% increase Program attendance 5,200 6,703 29% increase Computer use 13,000 18,460 42% increase

23. Proposed 1st Floor

24. Proposed 2nd Floor

25. Proposed Elevation Views South & West

26. Proposed Elevation Views North & East

27. Proposed Design Viewed from Park

28. Proposed Design Viewed from Southeast

29. Proposed Design Model