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Fall/Winter: Library Renovations & Temporary Relocation to City Hall

"These improvements represent a significant investment in our community and the usability of our library. While we apologize for the inconvenience during construction, these renovations will create spaces that better serve you while protecting our building and collections."

- Miriam Andrus, Library Director

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During the renovation, we will have a temporary branch at City Hall.

WHERE
333 W Ellsworth St
Midland, MI, 48642

Friday 8-5 PM

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WHEN

Dates: November 2025

Hours: Monday-Thursday 8-6:30 PM

Temporary City Hall location

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Construction will begin on September 15, and our doors are expected to reopen in November 2025. We’re sad to temporarily close the main library, but we’re excited to make needed improvements and provide services at City Hall!

How long will the Library be relocated?

Services available at City Hall:

  • Material checkout and returns, hold pickup, reference assistance, browsing small collections, and limited printing and computer services.

  • Please return materials inside City Hall or at the outside book drop located at the main entrance.

  • Programming will continue at the library and off-site locations. View the library’s program calendar at: gadml.librarycalendar.com

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Where can I tutor or study?

  • Northwood University’s Strosacker Library is a great, free option! WiFi is available, but computer access is for Northwood students only.

Full Capital Improvements Projects Timeline

Here's what we'll be hard at work on!

  • A new conference room in the lower level

  • A new kitchenette for parents and children in the YS area

  • New carpeting on the mezzanine

  • A more accessible mothers room

  • A centralized printing and public computer area

  • New shelving in the large print area

  • New seating near the fireplace

  • New furniture for parents and children in the lower level

  • A new holds/reserves shelf in the main lobby

10/28/2025

Additional funds have allowed for even more improvements!

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Roof

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  • Full replacement

  • Long overdue (current roof is from June 2001)

  • Becoming critical to fix

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  • Adding new study pods for tutoring, working, and studying at the library

  • Create more spaces specifically for focusing

  • Noise reduction throughout the library

Study pods

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  • Moving to main floor alongside other adult services

  • 33% more space! More room for classes, increased registration limits, and working on projects

  • Closer access to water and restrooms

Moving the MidLab

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  • Relocating genealogy space for better preservation

  • Increase the Tween area

  • Moving collections to increase access for patrons

  • Creating better seating and reading spaces throughout the library

Other items

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Thank you for your patience as we work on these projects.
The library plans to reopen for full services at 1710 W. St. Andrews this Winter.

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