[Conntech] 2008 Winners of the CT Awards for Excellence in Public Library Architecture

[Mary Louise Jensen]

These awards recognize outstanding architectural design and functionality among Connecticut public libraries constructed or renovated between 2001 and 2006.  The winner for public libraries 18,000 square feet and under is Scotland Public Library. For public libraries over 18,000 square feet the winner is Wilton Library. Fairfield Public Library receives an honorable mention.

A jury panel consisting of two librarians and two architects, all from out of state, reviewed and evaluated the spectrum of building styles and design solutions represented by sixteen projects.  The two architect jurors were Stephen Hale, AIA, (Boston, MA), and Jay J. Litman, AIA (Barrington, RI). The two librarian jurors were Karen Mellor, Construction Grants, Office of Library & Information Services, Rhode Island;  and Douglas A. Pearce, Director of Warwick Public Library and Building Consultant. 

Stay tuned! I will be writing an article on the winners.  Mary Louise


Mary Louise Jensen
Building Consultant
Division of Library Development
Connecticut State Library
Willimantic Library Service Center
1320 Main Street, Suite 25
Willimantic, CT 06226
Phone:  860-456-1717 or 
                1-800-253-7944 Ext. 306
Fax:  860-423-5874
E-mail: mjensen at cslib.org