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Phase 3 of Expansion and Renovation
The library will close at 5pm on Sunday, November 16 and reopen on Monday, December 1* at 10am.
A remodeled section of the Adult Services department will reopen with new shelving, study rooms, seating areas, computers, staff spaces, and Welcome Desk. The southeastern portion of the building will close for renovation. The Youth Services department will remain open.
Important Dates:
November 17*: Drive-up bookdrops reopen
December 1*: Study rooms open
December 1*: Drive-up holds pickup resumes
December 1*: After-hours locker pickup resumes
During Phase 3, many familiar library spaces will be closed for renovation. We appreciate your patience and understanding during this transition period.
- When we reopen on December 1*, construction hours will resume:
- Monday-Thursday 10am-9pm
- Friday Noon-6pm
- Saturday 9am-5pm
- Sunday 1pm-5pm
- Some parts of our adult collection (DVDs, Blu-Rays, music, audiobooks) continue to be limited during Phase 3. Please consider visiting other nearby libraries to explore their collections. Remember, your card is good at any library in Dane, Sauk, Columbia, Wood, Adams, Green, and Portage Counties! Nearby libraries include Waunakee, Deforest, Columbus, and the Pinney, Hawthorne, and Lakeview branches of Madison Public Library.
- The drive-thru holds pickup window will reopen! You may resume making appointments to pick up holds here.
WHAT’S new?
- Brand new, beautifully designed, sustainable spaces!
- Renk Room (fireplace and cozy seating) reopens
- Centrally-located Welcome Desk
- Multiple updated study rooms
- New Local History Room
- Redesigned seating and study areas
- Teen meeting rooms available
- Well-lit, expanded holds pickup area
WHAT’S different?
- Read Before Book Store CLOSED
- Conference Room and Community Room CLOSED
- Some collections will be limited
- Limited programs
*Due to unforeseen delays or updates, all dates are subject to change. Thank you for your continued patience!