Reinvesting in Our Communities
We completed Phase I and are in progress for Phase II of our aspirational building program to bring 21st century libraries to our communities. Check out this booklet we created to celebrate the journey.
Now we’ve embarked upon Phase II: Our new Karl Road, Hilltop, Gahanna and Reynoldsburg branches are open and our Linden and Barnett branches are being greatly expanded. Plus, new, standalone Marion-Franklin and Canal Winchester branches are under construction. We’re also planning our 24th location: Our West Case Branch will be built on the northwest side.
We’ve also transformed our outdoor gathering space at Main Library into Kaufman Plaza – a fun and engaging place for all ages to enjoy.
Linden Branch
Construction is moving right along, and we’re on schedule to open later this year.
Be sure to stop by our temporary location at 1990 Jefferson Ave. for library services.
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Transformed building: 2223 Cleveland Ave.
Former Sq. Ft.: 12,700
New Sq. Ft.: 27,000
Expected to open in 2025.
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Barnett Branch
Construction is moving right along, and we’re on schedule to open later this year.
Be sure to stop by our temporary location at 3227 E. Livingston Ave. for library services.
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Transformed building: 3434 E. Livingston Ave.
Former Sq. Ft:. 12,300
New Sq. Ft.: 22,000
Expected to open in 2025.
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Marion-Franklin Branch
Construction is moving right along, and we’re on schedule to open later this year.
Be sure to stop by our branch at 2740 Lockbourne Rd., which remains open for library services during construction of the new branch.
Current building: 2740 Lockbourne Rd.
New building: 2800 Lockbourne Rd.
Current Sq. Ft:. 4,000
New Sq. Ft.: 10,000
Expected to open in 2025.
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Canal Winchester Branch
Construction is moving right along, and we’re excited to announce our grand opening date (see below).
Be sure to stop by our branch at 115 Franklin St., which remains open for library services during construction of the new branch.
Current building: 115 Franklin St.
New building: 123 Groveport Rd.
Current Sq. Ft:. 5,400
New Sq. Ft.: 30,000
GRAND OPENING: Friday, Jan. 9, 2026
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West Case Branch
We surveyed residents and held two community meetings to get your feedback. Now our architects are hard at work planning your new 21st century library.
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New building within the newly planned West Case Park
Sq. Ft.: 25,000
Expected to open in 2027.
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