Jesup Memorial Library

This historic 12,800 SF library, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is undergoing a renovation with a 9,600 sf modern addition. The project will provide much-needed program space while honoring the library’s original design, including expanded areas for children’s programming, adult reading, meeting rooms, community spaces, and archival storage.

This innovative project sets new standards in sustainability by utilizing Eastern Hemlock and SPF-S lumber for CLT floors, roofs, and shaft walls, all locally sourced from New England. This project is proudly supported by wood utilization work and expertise from University of New Hampshire Extension and Innovative Natural Resources Solutions. The glulam components feature doug-fir glulam, showcasing the versatility and beauty of timber in modern construction.

By balancing preservation and innovation, this renovation will ensure the library continues to serve Bar Harbor and its surrounding communities for generations to come.