Building a better tomorrow

Robust libraries do more than just check out books—we shape the culture of lifelong education for a brighter future.

Nestled in the heart of Westfield steps away from Grand Junction Plaza, the new Westfield Washington Public Library will be a 43,000 square-foot facility guaranteed to make a longstanding community impact.

From birth through the golden years, the new building’s expanded space and services will have something for everyone:

  • Enhanced children’s discovery play area
  • Intimate meeting rooms for small groups
  • Event space for up to 125 people
  • Quiet reading nooks throughout the library
  • Makerspace with laser cutter and 3D printing
  • Digital media lab and podcast room
  • Homeschool meeting spaces for classrooms
  • On-site coffee shop
  • Outdoor patio seating

Construction Updates

New Westfield Washington Public Library Chooses Café Operator
May 16, 2024

The Westfield Washington Public Library has chosen local favorite Rivet Coffee Bar & Roastery to operate the café in its new library building, set to open its doors to the public later this month. Located just inside the main entrance of the new library building, the café will offer patrons a convenient spot to enjoy…

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WWPL to Host Grand Opening on June 1
May 15, 2024

Ribbon Cutting Set for Noon in Atrium of New Library The Westfield Washington Public Library is pleased to announce the grand opening of its new state-of-the-art building on Saturday, June 1. The opening festivities will commence with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at noon in the atrium. “This building has been meticulously planned to meet the evolving…

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We Are Moving!
April 1, 2024

After years of planning and preparing, we are finally moving into our beautiful new library building, located at 17400 Westfield Blvd., Westfield, IN 46074. The Westfield Washington Public Library will temporarily close its doors on Monday April 22, 2024, as staff embark on the monumental task of packing up the library’s collections, furniture, and equipment, moving…

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Westfield Washington Library nears completion
March 28, 2024

(WESTFIELD, MARCH 21, 2024) – With less than three months before its grand opening, the new Westfield Washington Public Library is shaping up to be a true community gathering place. Library Director Sheryl Sollars said the goal for the larger space is to make it more than simply a place for books. “What our vision was,…

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New Westfield Library Takes Shape
December 8, 2023

(WESTFIELD, DECEMBER 5, 2023) – A little more than a year ago, Westfield Washington Public Library and Westfield Washington Township broke ground on a 3.6-acre property at the corner of Westfield Boulevard and Park Street. With the combined work of krM Architecture, Meyer Najem Construction, GM Development and Veridus Group, the 55,000-square-foot facility is taking…

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Carmel, Westfield expand, build new libraries…
May 6, 2022

Two Hamilton County cities are in the midst of projects that will significantly expand the services and reach of their public libraries. The Carmel Clay Public Library plans to reopen its main branch late this year following a two-year, $40 million renovation and expansion, while the Westfield Washington Public Library will break ground this summer on…

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Westfield Washington to Break Ground on New Library & Trustee Office. New Collaborative Community Space is More Than a Decade in the Making.
November 8, 2022

(WESTFIELD, NOVEMBER 3, 2022) – The Westfield Washington Public Library and Westfield Washington Township Trustee will break ground on their new 55,000 square foot building on Thursday, November 17th at 4:00 p.m. on the southwest corner of Park and Poplar Streets. “This new building will be a centerpiece in the heart of Westfield’s expanding downtown”…

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Westfield Library Foundation Secures First $100K in Funding for New Library.
March 24, 2023

(WESTFIELD, MARCH 24, 2023) – The Westfield Library Foundation has secured its first $100,000 in support of the new Westfield Washington Public Library building. Church, Church, Hittle, + Antrim, a law firm with offices in Westfield, has pledged $50,000 to support a Playhouse Town in the Children’s Department. The three playhouses will allow kids to…

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CONSTRUCTION TIMELINE

Feedback
February 2020

The Library carries out community engagement with the residents of Westfield to find out what the community wants. Input sessions were also held with the Library board and the Library staff.

Plans
Early 2021

A site is selected and full architectural plans are developed.

Bond
Winter 2021

Bond issuance is approved by the Westfield City Council.

Bidding
Summer 2022

The project’s construction manager will receive bids for construction.

Building
Fall 2022

Construction of the Library begins.

Opening
Spring 2024

The new Westfield Washington Public Library opens to the public!

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Interview with Director Sheryl Sollars about the new library project