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Jamestown Philomenian Library undergoes extensive renovation, expansion

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James Bessette

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08/30/2024

A NEW CHAPTER: The Jamestown Philomenian Library completed its renovation and expansion  in January, the first such project at the  53-year-old building in 32 years. / COURTESY JAMESTOWN PHILOMENIAN LIBRARY

Jamestown Philomenian Library | 26 North Road, Jamestown Work commenced: November 2022 Completion date: January 2024 Project Cost: $4.7 million in construction costs; approximately $5.1 million inclusive of architect and consultant fees, furniture/fixtures/equipment, and other affiliated costs Size: Expanded from 12,605 square feet to 14,316 square feet KIDS ONLY: The former

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Jamestown Philomenian Library | 26 North Road, Jamestown

Work commenced: November 2022 Completion date: January 2024 Project Cost: $4.7 million in construction costs; approximately $5.1 million inclusive of architect and consultant fees, furniture/fixtures/equipment, and other affiliated costs Size: Expanded from 12,605 square feet to 14,316 square feet [caption id="attachment_475497" align="aligncenter" width="1024"]

KIDS ONLY: The former adult area in the Jamestown Philomenian Library was transformed into the new children’s wing. / COURTESY JAMESTOWN PHILOMENIAN LIBRARY

KIDS ONLY: The former adult area in the Jamestown Philomenian Library was transformed into the new children’s wing. / COURTESY JAMESTOWN PHILOMENIAN LIBRARY[/caption] [caption id="attachment_475496" align="alignleft" width="266"]

ROOM WITH A VIEW: Among the multiple areas receiving upgrades at the Jamestown Philomenian Library was the teens room. / COURTESY JAMESTOWN PHILOMENIAN LIBRARY

ROOM WITH A VIEW: Among the multiple areas receiving upgrades at the Jamestown Philomenian Library was the teens room. / COURTESY JAMESTOWN PHILOMENIAN LIBRARY[/caption] Builder/Developer/General Contractor: E.W. Burman Inc. Architect: NewPort Architecture Designer: Project Ross Design LLC Additional Consultants: Public Archaeology Lab and the Narragansett Indian Tribal Historic Preservation Office Project Description: The Jamestown Philomenian Library, originally constructed in 1971 and significantly expanded in 1992, underwent a comprehensive renovation and expansion completed in January 2024. The library’s new features include a dedicated room for young children and their [caption id="attachment_475498" align="alignleft" width="274"]

COURTESY JAMESTOWN PHILOMENIAN LIBRARY

COURTESY JAMESTOWN PHILOMENIAN LIBRARY[/caption] caregivers, a space for the tween population, and additional areas for the expanded staff. The previous children’s area is now a quiet reading room for adults, and the old adult area has been transformed into a new children’s wing. This wing includes separate areas for tweens and younger children, and a centrally located youth services desk. The renovation included significant upgrades to the building’s electrical and mechanical systems, with fully renovated restrooms; a complete electrical system overhaul; a new heating, ventilation and air conditioning system; and the addition of a family restroom in the children’s section.