Reinvesting in Our Communities
We completed Phase I of our aspirational building program to bring 21st century libraries to 10 communities. Check out this booklet we created to celebrate the journey.
Now we’ve embarked upon Phase II: Our new Karl Road, Hilltop and Gahanna branches are open and our new Reynoldsburg Branch is under construction. Plus, planning is underway for new or renovated Linden, Barnett, Canal Winchester and Marion-Franklin branches.
We’ve also transformed our outdoor gathering space at Main Library into Kaufman Plaza – a fun and engaging place for all ages to enjoy.
Gahanna Branch
We’ve cut the ribbon on your new Gahanna Branch!
Our newest branch offers:
- 36,400 square feet
- A reimagined Children’s area
- Larger School Help Center for K-12 students to help students succeed
- Large Teen Center with YouMedia for teens to connect and create with technology
- Computers to reserve and copiers with fax capabilities
- Shelves of books and materials for people of all ages
- Three large and accommodating meeting rooms and nine study rooms
- Welcoming reading and study spaces
- Quiet study room with extraordinary views for silent work, study and contemplation
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Reynoldsburg Branch
Mark your calendars! We’re opening the doors of your new Reynoldsburg Branch on Wednesday, April 24 following a brief ribbon cutting at 3:30 p.m.
Until then, stop by one of our nearby locations for library services.
New building: 1402 Brice Rd.
Former Sq. Ft:. 19,800
New Sq. Ft.: 39,200
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Linden Branch
We held a ceremonial “wallbreaking” to kick off construction of your new Linden Branch on April 17. Check back for updates.
In the meantime, stop by our temporary location at 1990 Jefferson Ave. for library services.
Transformed building: 2223 Cleveland Ave.
Current Sq. Ft.: 12,700
New Sq. Ft.: 27,000
Expected to open in 2025.
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Barnett Branch
We surveyed Barnett Branch customers to ask what they’d like to see in their new branch. And we held a community meeting to connect with residents on Feb. 21, 2023. We’ll share the design in the coming months.
Check back for updates.
Transformed building: 3434 E. Livingston Ave.
Current Sq. Ft:. 12,300
New Sq. Ft.: 22,000
Expected to open in 2025.
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Canal Winchester Branch
We’re committed to bringing Canal Winchester residents a new, world-class library.
We’d like to update you with details on our path to accomplishing that goal with this New Canal Winchester Branch Status Report.
Current building: 115 Franklin St.
New building: 123 Groveport Rd.
Current Sq. Ft:. 5,400
New Sq. Ft.: 30,000
Expected to open in 2025.
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Marion-Franklin Branch
We surveyed Marion-Franklin Branch customers to ask what they’d like to see in their new branch. And we held a virtual community meeting to connect with residents on March 8, 2023. We’ll share the design in the coming months.
Check back for updates.
Current building: 2740 Lockbourne Rd.
New building: TBD
Current Sq. Ft:. 4,000
New Sq. Ft.: 10,000
Expected to open in 2025.
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