Medford Branch
There’s a library in Medford?
Not yet! The Medford Branch is a work in progress. It will be a 5000 square foot branch providing increased access to library services for Patchogue-Medford residents.
Where is it going to be?
The Medford Branch will be located in the Medford Athletic Complex on Horseblock Road. See the updated site plan here.
When will it be done?
The plan is to break ground in March 2022. The actual construction process is estimated to take about a year to complete.
I have questions/comments/concerns.
We want to hear from you! Please contact the Library’s director, Danielle Paisley.
Help us pave the way!
The Patchogue-Medford Friends of the Library are sponsoring this fundraiser for the construction and maintenance of the Medford Branch Library.
Buy a brick and leave a lasting legacy on the patio of the Medford Branch Library.
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Medford Library Branch Update
Construction is scheduled to begin on the Medford Library Branch in Spring 2022! Bids for the new building at the Medford Athletic Complex on Horseblock Road were accepted and awarded at the December 2021 Board meeting. Thank you to our friends at the Axis Cafe in Medford, for offering free space to hold some of our classes in that area of our district while our new library is awaiting construction.
Medford Branch Library Update
Plans and specs for the new Medford Branch Library at the Medford Athletic Complex on Horseblock Road are available and bids are due on November 8, 2021. The latest rendering, floor plan, and site plan can be found on our website at www.pmlib.org/Medford. The Library has received approval from the State Education Department and has been recommended to receive grant funding from the New York State Division of Library Development Library Construction Aid. When that is official we will be sure to post it on our website! Once the bids have been reviewed thoroughly and accepted by the Library Board, construction can begin at the park. We are so excited for these next steps, and we will keep you updated on the progress via our website. Please call the Director at 631-654-4700, ext. 300 with any questions. Stay tuned for details about the Friends of the Library custom brick fundraiser. You can leave your very own library legacy as part of the outdoor patio space at the Medford Branch Library!
Medford Branch Update
Plans continue for the new Medford Branch at the Medford Athletic Complex on Horseblock Road. The latest rendering, floor plan and site plan can be found on our website at www.pmlib.org/medford. The Library is in the process of receiving approval from the State Education Department and is busy writing grants to continue to fund the project. Plans are in place to go out to bid on the project this Fall. We are so excited for these next steps and once the bids are in and have been accepted, construction can begin! Please call the Director at 631-654-4700, ext. 300 with any questions.
Medford Branch Update
Plans continue for the new Medford Branch at the Medford Athletic Complex on Horseblock Road. The latest floor plan has been updated, and additional updates will be available on the website as we move through the project. The Library is currently submitting plans to the State Education Department for approval, and applying for grant funding to support this project. Once we receive SED approval, we’ll be able to start the bidding process, and construction will follow. We are on target to be shovel-ready by early 2022. Please call the Director at 631-654-4700, ext. 300 with any questions.
Medford Library Project Update
Work continues on the design process of the Medford Library Project. Places for Children, Adults, and Teens are being accounted for, although the building is relatively small compared to the Main Library. There will be an outside space that can be used for programs, activities, and quiet reading space for everyone. A lower level will be added and unfinished, so that the building has room for growth in the future.
Medford Library Project Update and Public Information Meeting
The Library Board and staff have been busy making plans for the future, including making a library in Medford. One of the most frequent questions we get is, “When will the Medford Branch will be open?” We are excited to let you know that a timeline is in place to take the project from concept to the finish line. The basic timeline moving forward is approximately 18-24 months. We anticipate sending the design plans to the NY State Education Department by early summer. Once they approve the plans, the bid process begins. The public bidding process will end with awards going to the lowest responsible bidders, and the actual construction process is estimated to take about a year to complete. A virtual public meeting is scheduled for January 25 at 7 pm at which time H2M Architects will walk through the plans for the facility. With a limited budget and many changes and obstacles due to Covid, we move forward taking these challenges into consideration. The link to the virtual call is below. Please call the Library prior to the call if you need technical help connecting. It’s our pleasure to help you. Continue to visit the website for the latest information. If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to the library director, Danielle Paisley, at 631-654-4700, ext. 300.
Respectfully yours,
The Board of Trustees of the
Patchogue-Medford Library