New Rochelle Public Library Is Selected As A Featured Case Study With Library Journal Design Institute

Eugenia Schatoff, Executive Director of the New Rochelle Public Library, proudly announces that the Library has been selected as a featured case study for the Library Journal Design Institute. The Library Design Institute is an annual professional development event hosted by Library Journal that brings together librarians, architects, and designers to solve real-world facility challenges. This year’s event will take place at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Library in Washington, DC on May 19. “This is an exciting and meaningful recognition of the work we are doing as part of our master facility planning process. What a great way to end National Library Week,” said Ms. Schatoff.

As part of this opportunity, NRPL’s project will be highlighted for a national audience of library leaders, architects, and design professionals. Even more valuable, the Library will be paired with experienced architects who will work with the NRPL team to explore the goals, challenges, and opportunities in greater depth. This collaboration will provide the Library with additional professional insight and creative thinking as it continues to shape a vision for the Library’s future.

Lucille Renwick, president of the Library Board, said, “Being selected as a case study affirms that our approach is thoughtful, forward-looking, and aligned with best practices in Library design. It also positions NRPL within a broader national conversation about how libraries can best serve their communities through well-designed, flexible, and welcoming spaces. It couldn’t come at a more opportune time.”

The Library is seeking voter approval for a $55M Bond to completely revitalize the Library building. The vote is May 19, 2026.

A key goal for the summit is to redefine the library as a "dynamic community resource" rather than just a storage space for books. Ms. Schatoff went on to say, “This is a unique opportunity to both learn from and contribute to the field, and it will help strengthen our planning efforts as we move forward.”

For more information, call (914) 632-7878 or visit www.nrpl.org.