About the Library

The library has just completed a renovation that took nearly 10 months. This started with an idea to modify the space into a more creative outlet for students in order to maximize the use of student voice and choice. The goals that we outlined for the renovation included:

• Opening up the floor space
• Reviving the aesthetics of the space with paint and carpet
• Adding air conditioning in order to utilize the space year around
• Increasing technology for student choice
• Replacing the furniture with stack-able / movable chairs and tables
• Decreasing "adult" space for an increase in "student" space

Through a warrant article with the town and a Title IV grant we were able to meet all of these goals and more. The new technology items that we added to the library include:

• Ultimaker 2+ 3D printer and supplies
• Silhouette Cameo 3 die cutter machine and supplies
• 20 unit Google VR kit with mobile cart
• 12 iPad units with protective cases
• 12 Chromebooks with mobile cart
• 75 inch touchscreen and stand
• OverDrive account for digital and audio books

Prior to this renovation the library inventory already included a number of STEAM-focused activities for students including:

• 20 Makey-Makey units
• 2 Ozobots
• 2 Sphero robots
• 3 BreakoutEdu boxes
• Atmos Flair 3D pen
• Green screen and lights setup
• 1 Bloxels set
• 6 littleBits sets
• 4 Merge Cubes
• 4 Kindle Fire devices
• 2 Code and Go Robot Mouse Sets
• 12 Edison Robots
• 1 Digital Sandbox
• 1 Raspberry Pi
• 2 Osmo sets with different activities
• 1 Large Snap Circuit set
• Lego wall and Legos
• 10 Create-a-Chain Reaction STEM Kits