West Hartford Library/Community Center Project Gets New Website

WEST HARTFORD, CT — Those looking for information or upcoming events regarding the new Elmwood Community Center, Senior Center and Library project have an easier means to do so.

And, in the process, folks can let the town know what it wants for the project and learn more about it, with a virtual event slated for Wednesday, Oct. 6, with that in mind.

All people need to do is click on the “New ECC” tab from the West Hartford Public Library homepage (located directly below the library branch hours on the main toolbar) to be directed to the feasibility Study page.

The website includes upcoming activities, information about the project's study and advisory committee, as well as event photos, presentations to view and download, and most importantly, a “Contact Us” button to send the team an email with your ideas and feedback.

That email address to do that is NewECC@westhartfordct.gov.

"Your feedback is highly valued and will be taken into consideration as the initial concepts are refined," wrote the Town of West Hartford in an announcement. "Often, the preferred option evolves from a combination or adjustment of elements from each of the options, as it moves through an iterative design process."

To participate on a mobile or desktop device, visit the Feasibility Study page and click the “Survey” link at the top. https://www.westhartfordlibrar...

On Wednesday, Oct. 6, there will be a virtual presentation and question-and-answer session from 7 to 8 p.m. on Zoom.

The link to join is posted here: https://www.westhartfordlibrary.org/the-library/feasibility-study.

Then, on Wednesday Oct. 26 a presentation called "Refining the Design" will take place at the Elmwood Community Center Auditorium.

The event is at 7 p.m., but people can stop by anytime from 5 to 7 p.m. to see the plans and share feedback.

The Town of West Hartford and Tecton Architects are conducting a functional program and feasibility study for a new Elmwood Community Center, Senior Center and Library to be located at 100 Mayflower St. adjacent to Beachland Park.

The study includes a comprehensive evaluation of the existing facilities, a programmatic space needs assessment and a preliminary budget.

The study encompasses the programs currently offered at the Elmwood Community Center and the Elmwood Senior Center, in addition to other West Hartford community programs.