REMOTE WORK THROUGH LIBRARIES GRANT

Remote Work Wing

The Chebeague Island Library is thrilled to have received a $100,000 grant to
specifically create a remote workspace.

The generous funding is coming from the Maine
State Library’s Remote Work Through Libraries program, in partnership with the Maine Department of Economic and Community Development and is funded by the American
Rescue Plan Act.

More photos of the construction below. 

BUILDING DESIGN AND OFFERINGS

Three-Year Project Outline

Following community surveys, testimonials highlighting the community's needs for this free offering, a comprehensive assessment of community needs, and three feedback sessions, we have established a foundational design and functionality outline.

  • We have drafted an RFP for 700 sq feet with tables and amenities, and have foundational architectural drawings.

    We have signed a contract with Buxbaum Builders and they are now on site working on the addition.

    Our hope is to have this new space open to the public during the summer of 2026. It will initially be accessible during library hours.

  • We currently have two carrels, one large table in public area; as well as an outdoor patio space available during regular library hours.

For more information regard funding visit https://www.maine.gov/msl/libs/admin/funding/ARPA.shtml