We're upgrading our spaces to better serve our community! Based on your feedback from our 2024 survey, we’re enhancing key areas of the Library:
- Improved Vending Café in the Lobby
- New Play Space for Kids
- More Study Rooms for One to Two People
Work on the vending cafe and play space begins in late summer or early fall, while construction on the additional study rooms will start in early 2026. Read more to learn what to expect in the coming months at the Library.
Improved Vending Cafe in the Lobby
The Library is a hub for reading, studying, and gathering. To make the lobby more inviting, we’re partnering with a local coffee shop to offer hot and cold coffee drinks and upgrading vending machines with fresh food options. The East Entrance and Multipurpose Room will be closed during renovations.
New Play Space for Kids
The Library serves thousands of children annually. Children’s books make up 66% of all checkouts, and kids' program attendance leads all audiences! In the 15 years since the design of our children’s area, new research has taught us more about the importance of play in nurturing a child's cognitive growth. Our redesigned play space will blend the magic of books with the power of play, offering endless opportunities for learning and discovery.
More Study Rooms for One to Two People
With over 700 study room reservations each month, finding quiet space for a meeting can be tough—especially during finals week! To meet demand, we’re adding seven small study rooms for one to two people on the second floor, freeing up existing rooms for larger groups.
