Public Library Project Information

John Musante Porter Library
North Stafford, VA
23,000 sq. ft.


The John Musante Porter Library, dedicated in January 1993, is a one story facility of 23,000 square feet with vaulted and pitched ceilings creating interesting and inviting spaces. Located in a residential development near a school and community center, the design goal was to attract patrons of varying age groups and interests. The rotunda-like periodicals bay and spectacular community program room are frequently filled to capacity. Children are thrilled with a colorful and intriguing story time room, young adults particularly appreciate the AV center for listening and viewing their favorite media, and everyone appreciates the speed and user-friendly computer technology making the expanding collection and resources more accessible than ever before.


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