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
Join us! We’re opening your new library on Saturday, Oct. 18 at 10 a.m. But first, we need to close the current branch so we can move into the new one.
The current branch will close at 6 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 3.
Current building: 2740 Lockbourne Rd.
New building: 2800 Lockbourne Rd.
Current Sq. Ft:. 4,000
New Sq. Ft.: 10,000
Opening Saturday, Oct. 18!
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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.
Check back for updates.
Transformed building: 3434 E. Livingston Ave.
Former Sq. Ft:. 12,300
New Sq. Ft.: 22,000
Expected to open in 2025.
Architects
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
Expected to open in 2026.
Architects
Construction Manager at Risk
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.
Check back for updates.
Transformed building: 2223 Cleveland Ave.
Former Sq. Ft.: 12,700
New Sq. Ft.: 27,000
Expected to open in 2026.
Architect
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 2028.
Architect
Construction Manager at Risk
