Major Renovation, Dennis Memorial Library, Dennis, MA

Cape Associates carried out this major renovation of the Dennis Memorial Library in Dennis. The building is a white clapboard structure with a steep front gable, a columned porch and a red brick entry terrace framed by clipped evergreens and flowering beds.

The photographs show the exterior from several angles, including the shutters, the arched gable window and the small seating on the porch. The setting is a quiet village street, and the grounds are neatly kept.

Indoors, the library has shelving along the walls, a children's reading area with a raised seating step and a colorful wall display, and a staircase with a white balustrade. A large room with a piano and tables is also shown, along with a glass-paneled entry.

The building keeps its traditional character, with white trim, divided-light windows and a gabled front that suits its village setting. Brick paths, shrubs and window boxes soften the approach, and the interiors are warm, with cream walls and wood shelving.