Investing in Our Communities
with 21st Century Libraries
Marion-Franklin Branch
We cut the ribbon on your new Marion-Franklin Branch!
The new branch has:
- 10,000 sq. ft. of space (increased from 4,000 sq. ft.)
- Two meeting rooms, a conference room, and three study rooms for community use
- A larger Children’s area with more space for programs and areas for children to read, play, and use computers
- Dedicated space for teens with books, computers, and study spaces
- A Learning Center where students can get free after-school help
- Public computers and a business center for community use
- Commissioned works of public art
- Seating areas to read and relax
- A collection of library materials to meet the community’s needs
Architects
Construction Manager at Risk
Barnett Branch
We cut the ribbon on your new Barnett Branch!
The new branch has:
- 22,000 sq. ft. of space (increased from 12,300 square feet)
- Three meeting rooms and four study rooms for community use
- A larger Children’s area with more space for programs and areas for children to read, play, and use computers
- Dedicated space for teens with books and computers
- A game room and recording studio
- A Learning Center where students can get free after-school help
- Public computers and a business center for community use
- Commissioned works of public art
- Seating areas to read and relax
- A collection of library materials to meet the community’s needs
Architects
Construction Manager at Risk
Canal Winchester Branch
We cut the ribbon on your new Canal Winchester Branch!
The new branch has:
- 30,000 square feet of space (increased from 5,400 square feet)
- Three meeting rooms and nine study rooms for community use
- A larger interactive Children’s area
- Dedicated spaces for tweens and teens
- A Learning Center, a dynamic space for programs
- Public computers and Business Center for community use
- Commissioned works of public art
- Seating areas to read and relax, including a Quiet Room
- A collection of library materials to meet the community’s needs
Architects
Construction Manager at Risk
Linden Branch
Following a weather delay, we’re excited to announce a rescheduled date for the grand opening! We’ll open your new Linden Branch on Friday, Feb. 6 following a brief 10 a.m. ribbon cutting.
We hope you’ll join us for an indoor dedication ceremony at 10:30 a.m. Plus, we’ll have fun activities for the whole family at our Open House Celebration, starting after we cut the ribbon on Friday and continuing on Saturday.
Transformed building: 2223 Cleveland Ave.
Former Sq. Ft.: 12,700
New Sq. Ft.: 27,000
Grand Opening: Friday, Feb. 6
Architect
Construction Manager at Risk
Project Paused: West Case Branch
Due to financial uncertainty, our Board of Trustees voted at its October 2025 meeting to pause the planned construction of the West Case Branch.
Check back for updates.
New building within the newly planned West Case Park
Sq. Ft.: 25,000
Architect
Construction Manager at Risk
