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The Middletown Township Public Library last week launched construction work on a renovation and redesign of its reference area by DMR Architects of Hasbrouck Heights.
The launch was attended by Middletown Mayor Tony Perry, Councilwoman Kimberly Kratz, Library Director Kate Hammond, Library Board President Robert Phelan and Library Business Manager Wendy LaTona, DMR Project Manager Jeff Curry and General Contractor Uke Dauti.
“We’re very excited to be able to do the renovations and see the new rooms look brand new,” Hammond said. “The space we are creating will provide an incredible resource for the community as we have seen the public demand change over the past few years.”
“While the library has always been a center of curiosity and enlightenment, changes in technology, resources and styles have required numerous renovations since its construction in the mid-20th century,” Curry said. “The renovation of Middletown Library will soon reshape the library into a destination that better serves the town’s social and intellectual needs.”
Planned renovations incorporate public input and include more comfortable seating spaces, additional private meeting and study spaces for the community, and enhanced history and reading rooms. Plans also include an updated youth room and a new maker space, with the project to be completed in two phases. The renovations are expected to be completed in September.
MTPL plans to remain open during construction, but may be closed periodically. In addition to renovation plans and renderings, the public can get regular renovation updates here.
MTPL is located at 55 New Monmouth Road, Middletown.
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