Ribbon Cutting Held To Celebrate Completion Of Library Renovation

WESTHAMPTON BEACH, NY — Excitement was in the air on Sept. 15 as the Westhampton Free Library's renovation project culminated in a grand opening reception and ribbon-cutting ceremony.

“We are thrilled that this project has come to fruition,” said Library Director Danielle Waskiewicz. “The renovations make it possible for the library to add to its vast array of community programs.”

During the celebration, an official red ribbon was cut after library board members and public officials — including Suffolk County Legislator Bridget Fleming, Southampton Town Supervisor Jay Schneiderman, Southampton Councilman John Bouvier and Westhampton Beach Mayor Maria Moore — congratulated the library and presented proclamations.

The library’s interior design and expansion project included the conversion of 2,700 square feet of unused space within the library into reusable space, a release said. Specifically, it included an expansion of the children’s program room, a new teen area and program room, a new multipurpose room, a new tween area, and reconfiguration of the main floor of the library to accommodate more efficient flow, a new lounge area, group study and a quiet study room.