Mayor Wu, Community Celebrate Groundbreaking of 30.9 Million New Fields Corner Branch

Mayor Michelle Wu joined local officials and community members to celebrate the groundbreaking of the new Fields Corner Branch Library in Boston, a $30. 9 million project expected to finish in 2026. The new library will include a two-story layout with a 100-seat flexible community room, classrooms, and dedicated areas for children. Sustainability is a key focus, as the building will be all-electric and aims for LEED Gold Certification, making it the first library in the Boston Public Library system built to the City’s Fossil Fuel Free standard. Mayor Wu emphasized the importance of neighborhood libraries as community hubs for learning and growth, noting the investment will provide Dorchester residents with an inspiring space.

The design process involved significant community input, ensuring the library meets local needs and values. David Leonard, BPL President, highlighted the project as a model for community collaboration and vision. The old library, built in 1969, will be replaced by this modern facility that reflects Boston's commitment to equity and education. Construction will temporarily close the current Fields Corner Branch, but services will continue in alternative locations.