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’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. We’ve “topped out” your new Linden Branch with the final steel beam!
Be sure to stop by our temporary location at 1990 Jefferson Ave. for library services.
Check back for updates.
Transformed building: 2223 Cleveland Ave.
Current Sq. Ft.: 12,700
New Sq. Ft.: 27,000
Expected to open in 2025.
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Construction Manager at Risk
Barnett Branch
Construction is moving right along. We’ve “topped out” your new Barnett Branch with the final steel beam!
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.
Current 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. We’ve “topped out” your new Marion-Franklin Branch with the final steel beam!
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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Construction Manager at Risk
Canal Winchester Branch
Construction is moving right along. We’ve “topped out” your new Canal Winchester Branch with the final steel beam!
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.
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Construction Manager at Risk
West Case Branch
We want to hear from you. Please share your ideas before April 11 by completing this survey. Plus, join us for an open house and connect with our architects:
Thursday, April 3 | 5-8 p.m.
Carriage Place Community Center | 4900 Sawmill Rd.
Check back for updates.
New building within the newly planned West Case Park
Sq. Ft.: 25,000
Expected to open in 2027.
Architect
Construction Manager at Risk
