Woburn Library wins 2023 AIA/ALA Library Award
The Woburn Public Library has received a 2023 AIA/ALA Award for Library Design! Below is an except of the full announcement from CBT Architects. The Woburn Library was selected from an impressive pool of libraries across the country as one of five designs recognized...
read moreLibrary Re-Opening a Huge Success
The newly expanded Woburn Public Library officially opened its doors March 16. Join the thousands of Woburnites who are flocking to admire the beautifully restored historic landmark while enjoying access to books and other educational materials in the bright and airy...
read moreCBT Architects Speak on the New Library Renovation
"The simple and elegant 30,500-square-foot addition offers a contemporary expansion which augments, rather than competes with, Richardson’s existing building. Sensitively designed to integrate with the existing structure, the renovation preserves the original...
read moreLibrary Land Project Raves about Reopening
Library Land Project wrote an article on the reopening saying, “The newly opened Woburn Public Library – and by newly opened, I mean by minutes as I write this – is amazing. The crowd gathered on this sunny, but blustery Saturday afternoon was numbered easily in the...
read moreHow It Happened: The Architects Behind the New Addition
How does an architect approach renovating and adding on to a library? It’s all about the process! Archited CBT lets us in on their a fascinating and complex process, exploring many possible futures for this important design commission. In their CBT Sketchbook, they...
read moreWoburn Public Library Grand Re-Opening Welcomes the Public on March 16: 2-5:30pm
Mayor Scott Galvin, the City Council and the Trustees of the Woburn Public Library proudly announce the grand re-opening of the newly renovated and expanded library on Pleasant Street in Woburn Center. The $31.5 million City-bonded project restores the 19th century...
read moreSAVE THE DATE: MARCH 16
On March 16, the City of Woburn officially opens the doors of its newly renovated and expanded public library. Join your neighbors and friends and take a tour of our new community gem. Celebrate with us at the Grand Opening on Saturday, March 16,...
read moreBOSTON GLOBE: “Former resident donates to support library expansion”
A former Woburn resident has donated $100,000 to support the planned renovation and expansion of the public library. Luke Griffin made his gift... Read the full Boston Globe Article ...
read moreMIDDLESEX EAST: “Woburn Public Library Foundation Gearing Up for Donation Effort”
Buoyed by an influx of cash from the city two months ago, the Woburn Public Library Foundation (WPLF) is gearing up for a donation drive that hopes to add about $3 million toward the comprehensive $31.5 million addition and renovation project planned for the...
read moreDAILY TIMES CHRONICLE: “Funds for Library Addition Project Approved Quickly”
WOBURN - After some five years of compromise over the proposal, the City Council this week sanctioned a $31.5 million bond authorization for a significant renovation and expansion of the Woburn Public Library. On the eve before some $10 million in state grants could...
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