Investing in Our Communities with 21st Century Libraries

Since 2014, we’ve opened 14 new libraries to better serve our customers. This work continues in 2025 and 2026, when we’ll open four more 21st century libraries. Work is also underway for our 24th location in northwest Columbus. We also continue to invest in our buildings with updates and new features to meet customer and community needs. Check out this booklet to see the work we do.

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.

Architect

Construction Manager at Risk

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.

Architects

SchooleyCaldwell
EvokeStudio

Construction Manager at Risk

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.

Architects

SchooleyCaldwell
EvokeStudio

Construction Manager at Risk

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

Architect

BostwickDesign

Construction Manager at Risk

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.

Check back for updates.

New building within the newly planned West Case Park
Sq. Ft.: 25,000

Expected to open in 2027.

Architect

MSR Stacked_Black CMYK

Construction Manager at Risk

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