When the historic Attleboro Public Library needed to coordinate a complex flooring replacement project across its four-story, 35,250-square-foot facility, they turned to Meyer’s specialized library relocation expertise.
Built in 1907 and listed in the Massachusetts Historical Commission Register, the Attleboro Public Library serves as both an active community resource and a piece of local history. With improvements planned for the entire building—and the library closed to the public during construction—Meyer was tasked with managing the intricate logistics that would allow flooring contractors to work efficiently while protecting irreplaceable collections.
A Project That Required Precision Planning
The scope went far beyond a typical move. Meyer’s approach needed to address several critical challenges:
Flexible Coordination: With flooring materials arriving throughout December without a fixed delivery schedule, Meyer’s project management team maintained daily communication with the flooring vendor, clearing areas across all four floors simultaneously to keep the project moving forward.
Protective Measures: The City of Attleboro determined that most double-sided shelving would remain in place, with only the bottom two shelves and materials relocated. Meyer encapsulated the remaining stacks in plastic, protecting collections from dust and debris generated during carpet removal.
Special Collections Care: A significant collection of rare books and local history materials required specialized packing, enhanced security protocols, and meticulous handling throughout the project.
Detailed Mapping: To ensure every item returned to its proper location, Meyer created comprehensive documentation of staged collections—a critical step for maintaining the library’s organizational system when patrons return.
Tight Timeline: With some flooring materials not arriving until mid-December and a year-end completion deadline, efficient communication and seamless coordination between Meyer and the flooring vendor became essential to project success.
Library Relocation Expertise That Makes the Difference
Libraries present unique logistical challenges that require more than moving services—they demand specialized knowledge of collection management, preservation standards, and the ability to coordinate complex, phased projects without disrupting organizational systems.
Meyer has built deep expertise in library relocations, understanding that each project involves not just books and furniture, but the preservation of community resources, historical materials, and carefully curated collections. Our team knows how to protect rare materials, maintain classification systems, work around active construction schedules, and deliver projects that allow libraries to reopen seamlessly.
From historic facilities like Attleboro Public Library to modern academic institutions, Meyer provides the specialized project management, protective measures, and attention to detail that library projects demand.
