
Waltham Public Library is excited to announce its advancement into the second phase of the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners (MBLC) Public Library Construction Program. This critical phase, focused on planning and design, marks a significant milestone in the library’s journey toward creating a dynamic, modern space that will better serve the community’s evolving needs.
As part of this phase, the library has been awarded a $100,000 planning and design grant by the MBLC. This funding will support the development of a comprehensive library design that aligns with community priorities, modern library standards, and sustainable building practices.
The documents and data below will help you understand the need to renovate our building, the overview of the grant, our Building Program, our Strategic Plan, and our most recent Impact Report.
Building Comittee
Kids Building Design Challenge Result
In March we held a Kid’s Building Design Challenge, and we had a lot of great ideas.
Watch as one of our young patrons walks us through her idea for the future of the Library.




Building Tomorrow: Waltham Public Library – Past, Present, Future
THURSDAY, MAY 2 at 7:00PM
Waltham Room in the Waltham Public Library
Join Library Archivist Dana Hamlin for a presentation on the history of the Waltham Public Library. Chair of Library Trustees Alan Humbert and Library Director Kelly Linehan will also be present for an overview of the Building Tomorrow Program project.
Get Involved
- Join the Friends of the Waltham Public Library. Your membership is one of the greatest ways to support the Library. Learn more about the Friends here.
- Share your thoughts, feedback, questions, or concerns by emailing us at waltham@minlib.net
- Attend one of our community events! Learn more here: www.walthampubliclibrary.org/buildingtomorrow
- Tell us what the library means to you and/or your family! Send your letters to the Board of Library Trustees, via email waltham@minlib.net or 735 Main Street, Waltham, MA 02451