Main Stacks Room
On the right side of the foyer, glass doors lead to the Main Stacks Room. The original terrazzo floors in this room date back to 1950. The large reading table and custom cypress bookcases are new.
Community Information Room
Prior to the renovation of 2012 -2013, the main library room was unattended. Patrons brought books to the librarian’s station (now the Community Information Room), where the librarian would hand-stamp the due date in the back of the book and catch up on the latest island happenings. The former librarian’s station, pictured above, with its classic original cypress “Dutch” doors.
Media Library
Originally a garage, the structure has been modernized into a modern, functional library space. The building design earned Seibert Architects an award from the American Architectural Institute for melding historic and contemporary architecture.
Children’s Library
Books for children are stored in this charming, kid-friendly space, which was once the workshop and potting shed of the library superintendent, Thomas Cost.
A plaque honoring Mrs. Norman “Timmy” Smith is displayed inside the Children’s Library to recognize her many contributions to the library and her dedication to helping children develop an appreciation for the best in literature and music.