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Norman Williams Public Library
Renovations and Historical Restoration, Woodstock, VT

SIZE OWNER
15,000 square feet Norman Williams Public Library
CONTRACT TYPE ARCHITECT
Construction Manager-at-Risk Mitchell Associates

PROJECT DETAILS
Th e library underwent the renovation, restoration, expansion and automation • Builder Award for Renovations and Additions,
project in order to accommodate more patrons and the facilities growing Vermont AGC.
collection. Th e interior renovations included a new mezzanine to house
• First major renovation in 115 years.
the reference collection, computers and administrative offi ces, conversion
of the basement into a well lit, comfortable, child and teenage area, and a • Th e project tripled the usable space from 5,000
second fl oor work space to be used for conferences and by the library staff . to 15,000 square feet.
• Th e new facility reopened to the public featuring
a fully automated card catalog and circulation
system.
• Improvements included restoration of
the historic limestone façade, structural
modifi cations (unstable foundation, crumbling
exterior mortar in most of the stonework,
rotting ceiling arches and a new roof), a
new elevator, ADA accessibility, a new main
entrance and a stair tower with access to the
mezzanine.

• All of the mechanical and electrical systems
were replaced with state-of-the-art components,
and new data systems were added to provide
telecommunications connections.