Downtown Library Renovation ’23-’24
Overview
In March 2023 demolition started on an 18 month project. Renovation of the 49,000 square-foot (1989) building is part of a 15-year vision by the Board of Trustees. For more information and questions, contact County Librarian Jos N. Holman.
Online e-services, including access to the TIPCAT catalog, will continue with few interruptions. Databases with comprehensive collections of newspapers, reference and research resources, homework help, and DIY repair information are also available. Most allow remote access with a TCPL card.
General Contractor: MattCon General Construction, Inc.
Owner’s Representative: Kettelhut Construction, Inc.
Architectural firm: Cordogan Clark, Inc.
Estimated budget: $6-$6.5 million dollars
Updates
July 2023 – The new nonfiction, circulation and men’s restroom are almost finished. Work has started on the exterior to add a greenspace to the Red Crown mini museum/24 Hour Library area and the South Street Entrance. In August work will start on the North side of the interior adult space.
November 2023 – Work on the North side of the library, inside and outside is almost complete. In January we should be able to reopen most of the stacks for browsing. The work will then move to the Youth side of the building. Youth materials will be temporarily located near the Swezey Room of Indiana History.
March 2024 – We are quickly headed toward the finish line. The Youth room is moving along nicely and this summer we will wrap up with work on the parking lot entrance and meeting rooms.
May 2024 – We have re-opened the youth room with a celebration held on May 2nd! All collections are browsable. We now move to renovations of the Meeting Rooms, Women’s Restroom, and the Alabama Street doors. We can see the finish line!
August 2024 – All major components of the renovation are complete! Expect new furniture to continue to arrive throughout the fall but the new spaces are all fully functional and ready to be enjoyed by the community.
