The Final Beam

Saturday, March 14, 2026

Thanks to everyone who joined us in celebrating a construction milestone by signing the beam and braving the chilly weather to come to the Topping Off ceremony.

It was so inspiring to spend time at the beam signing and witness hundreds of enthusiastic library fans: A UMass student (and lifelong resident) whose grandma brought him to the Library as a kid, a 50-year library patron, families with kids, retired librarians, MBLC staff, and of course our state and congressional representatives and senators. Thank you one and all for celebrating with us!

The Final Beam

Topping Off Ceremony
Construction Continues

Coverage on The Fabulous 413

We are grateful for excellent press coverage of our event, including a tour and interview with the Fabulous 413 (start at time mark 22:00), and articles and pictures in the Gazette documenting our progress:

Messages of Joy: Jones Library Expansion Reaches New Heights

Topping Off Ceremony to Mark Progress on Jones Library Project

Three Cheers for the Jones Library!

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