The Town of Lynnfield has engaged Tappé Architects to plan a renovation of the current Lynnfield Public Library building, to address numerous issues with the current building. 

The renovation will also enhance the current building by adding the following features:

• NEW study rooms and a Teen section
• NEW indoor programming space
• NEW meeting space for public use
• Bathrooms added to each floor, including one in the Children’s Room
• Make the building fully ADA Compliant
• Fix numerous maintenance issues, (electrical, roof leaks, etc)
• Create additional storage space

This page will offer up-to-date information on the Library Renovation Project, to help educate the public on this project.

Library Renovation Committee

On May 6, 2024, the Select Board appointed a seven person Library Renovation Committee (LRC) with representatives from different committees in Lynnfield to guide the renovation process. 

The LRC is charged with: 

• Studying renovation options
• Reviewing cost estimates and funding plans
• Advising the [Select Board] with a final recommendation to be made on or about September 15

Source: Select Board Meeting 5-6-24, Charge discussed at 29:28

The LRC Members are:

• John Scenna – Special Projects Director, Chair of LRC
• Phil Crawford – Select Board
• Kate DePrizio – School Committee
• Katherine Flaws – Planning Board
• Tom Kayola – Finance Committee
• Anne Malenfant – Trustee representative
• Abby Porter – Library Director

Source: Select Board Meeting 5-6-24, Members discussed at 25:33
The LRC meets regularly as posted on the Lynnfield Town Calendar and meetings are open to the public.