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Tuesday, November 27, 2012

You Asked: What Does the New Library Look Like Inside?

Patch recently visited the new library to take a look inside while it's still being worked on.

  Patch recently paid a visit to the new main branch of the Westwood Public Library that is currently still being constructed. Most of the library materials have already been moved. The new building is 32,000 Sq. Ft., while the old building was only 18,000 Sq. Ft. It is expected to open some time early next year. The library has about 75,000 volumes, as well as 15,000 audiovisual materials. Approximately 120,000 people visit the library each year, although statistically, according to Library Director Tom Viti, that number usually increases by 20-25% when a new building opens. Let Patch save you time. Get great local stories like this delivered right to your inbox or smartphone everyday with our free newsletter. Simple, fast sign-up here. …

Waste More Money

7:23 pm on Tuesday, November 27, 2012

WOW what a gorgeous opulent building. Its a shame it was the last town building that should have been replaced. The town hall, police station, both fire stations, and every school other than WHS should be replaced. But townspeople continue to pay their taxes blindly and not ask questions. Come on--certain people are nitpicking every damn curb, sign and bush for the University Station project (for…   more ›

Wednesday, May 16, 2012

Colburn School Update

In a 10-step process, the development is at step 5 or 6.

  The new and rebuilt Westwood Library is scheduled to open in the fall, though there is no set date. “Once everything is removed from the existing library, the old library building will be demolished.  It should take about a week to move the Colburn School and spin it to face the new library.  The new library opening to the public is independent of the Colburn move,” Westwood Historical Commission Chair Peter Paravalos said. “Essentially, when the new library opens, the area to be used in moving the school will be temporarily fenced off.  Once the school is moved, the new library parking with additional parking where the Colburn School currently sits, will be completed.” The two goals of building a new library and preserving the old …

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