What happens to the Tufts Library during construction?

During the construction phase of the New Tufts Library Project, staff and collections from the existing building will be temporarily moved and divided among the Town's three branch libraries, all of which will have extended hours until the New Tufts Library opens in 2020. Find closing dates for the move here.

  • Tufts @ Pratt Library will house Tufts' new books, adult fiction, and teen collection. Tufts @ Pratt Library will also receive public computers with printing capabilities. The Pratt Library's existing collection will be placed in storage.
  • Fogg Library for Kids! will house Tufts' children's department. Only children's services will be provided at Fogg. The Fogg Library's existing collection will be placed in storage. All patrons will still have the ability to pick up adult and teen holds at Fogg Library for Kids!
  • In addition to its existing collection, North Library will house Tufts' adult non-fiction, magazines, DVDs, and audiobooks. North Library will also receive public computers with printing capabilities.

Wireless internet is already provided at all three branch libraries. 

All historical artifacts and materials from the Tufts Library will be placed in storage until the new library opens in 2020.

Find a flyer of the new hours for each branch here.