Dover Public Library

A 46,000 sf library located on approximately 5 acres in downtown Dover. The library program includes the Friends book store, a large multi-purpose room, extensive children’s section with storytelling area, dedicated teen loft section, and outdoor reading garden. The roject received LEED Gold Certification. Sustainable features include green roof technology, bio filtration stormwater system, and geothermal HVAC. The project encompassed pedestrian/bicycle hardscape improvements, a reading garden, and realignment of existing utility infrastructure. The project went through the City of Dover Historic District Commission Review, as well as City of Dover Planning Commission Site Plan Review. Becker Morgan Group provided Civil Engineering, Surveying, and acted as Associate Architect and local representative in conjunction with Holzman Moss Bottino Architecture as prime.