News

October 24, 2023

Linden Hills Library will reopen Monday, Nov. 13

Category: Building projects

September 14, 2023

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.

Category: Building projects

September 14, 2023

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.

Category: Building projects

August 30, 2023

Rockford Road project update

The Rockford Road Library renovation project has reached a milestone and site construction is moving along as planned.

Category: Building projects

August 28, 2023

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.

Category: Building projects

August 10, 2023

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.

Category: Building projects

August 3, 2023

Linden Hills Library project update

Category: Building projects

July 27, 2023

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.

Category: Building projects

June 23, 2023

Westonka Library Building Project Open House

Category: Building projects

May 12, 2023

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.

Category: Building projects

May 5, 2023

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.

Category: Building projects

April 17, 2023

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.

Category: Building projects

April 3, 2023

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.

Category: Building projects

March 28, 2023

Westonka Library project resumes

Planning for the Westonka Library project will resume in 2023.

Category: Building projects

March 13, 2023

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.

Category: Building projects

December 21, 2022

St. Louis Park Library will reopen Monday, Jan. 9

St. Louis Park Library will reopen Monday, Jan. 9. The building was closed for a full roof replacement, replacement of doors and windows, ADA-related concrete walk improvements, repaving of the parking lot, and LED lighting upgrades throughout the building.

Category: Building projects

December 21, 2022

Rockford Road Library refurbishment planning continues

Rockford Road Library is finalizing design development for a refurbishment in 2023. 

Category: Building projects

December 21, 2022

Southdale Library planning will resume in 2023

Category: Building projects

September 6, 2022

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.

Category: Building projects

September 6, 2022

Temporary closure of St. Louis Park Library

St. Louis Park Library will close for a building maintenance and preservation project on September 25, 2022. Work will include roof replacement and parking lot refurbishment.

Category: Building projects

September 2, 2022

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.]

Category: Building projects

August 29, 2022

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.

Category: Building projects

July 22, 2022

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.

Category: Services, Building projects

March 7, 2022

Sumner Library project planning begins

Category: Building projects

December 1, 2020

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.

Category: Building projects

January 27, 2020

Westonka Library construction update

The project is currently on hold.

Category: Building projects

November 15, 2017

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.

Category: Building projects