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Building projects
Southdale Library closing January 6 for new construction project
Southdale Library will close Monday, January 6, 2025, to make way for a brand new Southdale Library. The project is expected to take around three years to complete.
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Pierre Bottineau Library will reopen Monday, December 2
Pierre Bottineau Library will reopen to the public at noon on Monday, December 2, after the completion of a planned building modification project.
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Augsburg Park Library building project update
Progress on the Augsburg Park Library building project is moving along.
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Public Art opportunity: Hennepin County – Arvonne Fraser Library
Hennepin County is collaborating with Forecast Public Art to facilitate the curation and commissioning process for permanent artwork for Arvonne Fraser Library.
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Southdale Library community meeting planned for December 7
Members of the public are invited to attend a community meeting at Southdale Library Saturday, December 7 at 10 a.m. to get an update on the project timeline, see the most recent design plans and renderings, and learn more about plans for the closure.
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Sumner Library will reopen Tuesday, November 19
Sumner Library will reopen to the public Tuesday, November 19. The building has been closed for a planned renovation project.
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Updated timeline for Westonka Library new construction project
The Westonka Library new construction project is in the works. The timeline for this project has been adjusted slightly and the building will now remain open into early 2025.
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Updated timeline for Brookdale Library remodeling project
Brookdale Library is scheduled to undergo a remodeling project in the coming years. The timeline has been adjusted to start in 2027 to ensure that Brookdale Library remains open while Southdale Library is undergoing construction, avoiding overlapping closures of two heavily utilized libraries.
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Work on Sumner Library renovation project moving along
After record rainfall earlier this summer, exterior work at Sumner Library is finally underway. Saturated soils in June delayed site work throughout the region and pushing out the start of Sumner’s exterior work.
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Pierre Bottineau Library building project progressing
Progress on the Pierre Bottineau Library building project is moving along. Currently, around 50% of construction is complete.
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Pierre Bottineau Library project moving along
The Pierre Bottineau Library project is moving along. Contractors are in the demolition phase, with a current focus on removing existing glue from the concrete in preparation for new carpet tile.
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Augsburg Park library closing for planned interior, exterior work
Augsburg Park Library will close for planned interior and exterior work beginning Sunday, July 14, and is expected to reopen in spring 2025.
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Architectural firm selected for Brookdale Library project
The Hennepin County Board of Commissioners recently approved a contract with Gensler as the architectural firm for the Brookdale Library project.
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Crews making progress on Sumner Library renovation project
Noticeable progress has been made on the Sumner Library renovation project since the last update.
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Pierre Bottineau Library closing for planned interior work
Pierre Bottineau Library will close for a facilities modification project beginning Monday, May 13, and is expected to reopen in fall 2024.
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Rockford Road Library will reopen Monday, April 8
Rockford Road Library will reopen to the public Monday, April 8. The building has been closed for a planned renovation project.Category: Building projects
Plans progressing for Westonka Library replacement
Hennepin County hosted a community meeting at Westonka Library Saturday, March 2, as part of a series of events to engage the public and share updates on the Westonka Library replacement project.Category: Building projects
Public Art opportunity: Hennepin County Sumner Library
Established artists invited to submit qualifications for public art opportunity at Sumner Library.
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Work continues on Sumner Library renovation project
Crews are making progress on the Sumner Library renovation project with noticeable changes each week.
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Rockford Road project update
Progress on the Rockford Road Library renovation project continues.
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Westonka Library community meeting planned for March 2
Plans for a new Westonka Library building are progressing and members of the public are invited to attend a community meeting at the library Saturday, March 2.
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Construction work on Sumner Library is underway
In their first month of work, KMS Construction, a Black-owned construction company headquartered in Minneapolis, has begun interior selective demolition.
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Brookdale Library remodeling project planning begins
Brookdale Library is scheduled to undergo a remodeling project in 2026.
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Plans for new Southdale Library building progressing
Hennepin County hosted a community meeting at Southdale Library Saturday, January 20, as part of a series of events to engage the public and share updates on the Southdale Library building project.
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County board approves funding for next phase of Westonka Library project
The Hennepin County Board of Commissioners approved the second phase of funding for the Westonka Library project November 2.
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Southdale community meeting planned for Jan. 20
Plans for a new Southdale Library building are progressing and members of the public are invited to attend a community meeting to learn more about the project.
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Rockford Road project update
Construction on the Rockford Road Library renovation project is moving along as planned.
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Linden Hills Library will reopen Monday, Nov. 13
Linden Hills Library will reopen to the public Monday, Nov. 13. The building was closed for a preservation project. Work included repair of exterior windows, brick, and stone, and the replacement of the slate roof.Category: Building projects
Linden Hills Library project update
Extreme heat briefly delayed progress on the Linden Hills Library exterior preservation project, but work continues and the project is on track to be complete by late fall.
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Southdale Library community meeting engages residents in planning for new building
Hennepin County Library hosted a community meeting at Southdale Library Thursday, August 31, as part of a series of events to engage the public in the upcoming new build project.
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Rockford Road project update
The Rockford Road Library renovation project has reached a milestone and site construction is moving along as planned.
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Sumner Library closing for renovation
Sumner Library will close for a renovation project beginning Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023, and is expected to reopen in fall 2024.
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Southdale Library community meeting planned for Aug. 31
A public meeting will be held at the library on Thursday, August 31, from 6-7:30 p.m.
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Linden Hills Library project update
The Linden Hills Library exterior preservation project has reached a milestone – demolition is complete. The project is on schedule with no major issues discovered during demolition.Category: Building projects
Westonka Library engages community in planning for new building
Hennepin County Library hosted an open house at Westonka Library Tuesday, July 18, as part of a series of events to engage the public in the upcoming new build project.
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Westonka Library Building Project Open House
An open house will be held at the library on Tuesday, July 18, from 6:30-8 p.m.Category: Building projects
Sumner Library engages community in renovation planning
Hennepin County Library hosted a series of events to engage the public and gather feedback on the upcoming renovation of Sumner Library.
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Continuing Conversations - Sumner Library Renovation Planning
Join a continuing conversation about the renovation plans for Sumner Library on Monday, May 8 at 6:30 p.m. The event will be led by library staff and architect Mohammed Lawal. Participants can also view drawings and floor plans, and share their feedback. All are welcome.
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Linden Hills Library closing for preservation project
Linden Hills Library will close for a preservation project beginning Sunday, May 28, and is expected to reopen in fall 2023.
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Rockford Road Library closing for building project
Rockford Road Library will close for a building project beginning Monday, May 1, and is expected to reopen in spring 2024.
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Westonka Library project resumes
Planning for the Westonka Library project will resume in 2023.
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Sumner Library renovation planning open house on April 10
Renovation plans for Sumner Library are being finalized. A follow-up open house will be held at the library on Monday, April 10, 2023, from 6-7:30pm.
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Rockford Road Library refurbishment planning continues
Rockford Road Library is finalizing design development for a refurbishment in 2023.
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Southdale Library planning will resume in 2023
Southdale Library planning will resume in 2023 and will include building on the existing site.Category: Building projects
Sumner Library renovation planning open house September 12
Renovation plans for Sumner Library are currently in the design development phase. An open house will be held at the library on Monday, September 12, from 6-7:30pm.
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Rockford Road Library planning underway
Rockford Road Library is scheduled to undergo a refurbishment project in 2023. In preparation for the project, Hennepin County Library is seeking your input. We want to know how you use the library and where we can make improvements. [The survey closed on September 30.]
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Rockford Road Library reopens September 6
Rockford Road Library will reopen on September 6, following the first phase of a two-part parking lot maintenance project. The second phase of the project will be completed in 2023.
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Rockford Road temporarily closing on August 9
Rockford Road Library is temporarily closing for site work August 9 – early September. During the closure, all holds will be sent to Golden Valley Library. To change to another location, ask staff.
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Sumner Library project planning begins
Sumner Library is scheduled to undergo a refurbishment project in late 2022. In preparation for the project, Hennepin County Library is seeking your input. We want to know how you use the library and where we can make improvements.Category: Building projects
Southdale Library project on hold
Hennepin County has paused its plans to relocate Southdale Library from the current 8-acre parcel on York Avenue in Edina.
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Southdale Library facts and redevelopment history
Plans for a new Southdale Library are underway. Learn more about the project by reviewing the library facts and redevelopment history.Category: Building projects
Designer Selection Committee recommendation for Westonka Library
The Hennepin County Designer Selection Committee has recommended Gensler as the architectural firm for the new Westonka Library.
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