The South County Regional Library will welcome back residents to the newly renovated building starting at 9 a.m., Thursday, December 18.
Hours of operation are 9 a.m. – 8 p.m., Monday through Wednesday, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m., on Thursday, and 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., on Friday and Saturday at their 21100 Three Oaks Parkway location.
An official ribbon cutting ceremony is planned for 10 a.m., Wednesday, January 7, with a Community Celebration to include live steel drum music, balloon animals and face painting plus crafts, activities and fun giveaways from 10 a.m.-12 noon, Saturday, January 10.
The interior renovations provide a more efficient and flexible use of the space including:
- Reconfigured spaces for adults, teens and children with new service desks
- Addition of an Automatic Materials Handling (AMH) system
- Expanded area for children including collection and play areas
- A 760-square-foot shared programing room for youth and teen programs
- Early learning and public computers for children
- A dedicated collection, exclusive computers and gaming area in the teen space
- Four new study rooms including one in youth services (six total)
- Adult area features an improved layout and 12 public access computers
- All new shelving with improved visibility throughout the building
- New flooring, furniture and display areas
- Dedicated space for Friends of the Library ongoing book sale
- Updated public restrooms plus two new family restrooms
- Raised ceilings, redesigned entrance and new view panel glass in the windows
The external improvements include architectural upgrades to enhance the functionality and appearance of the public entrance including an updated entry and vestibule with new entry doors, pavers, refreshed landscaping and a walk-up materials return.
Mechanical system improvements include replacement of the chiller and roof along with plumbing and electrical upgrades.
Initial construction began in September 2024. The $10 million project was paid from existing library funds.